Sometimes one has to wonder what is the point of even trying.

I say this after reading this quote from the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.

The high death toll from Pro-Government Forces (PGF) operations in Marjah, Helmand, a PGF airstrike targeting what appear to be civilian vehicles in Daikondi, and a suicide attacks and mine placement by Anti-Government Forces (AGF) suggest neither side to the conflict is taking sufficient precautions to prevent civilian deaths, as required under international law.

So after all our Rules of Engagements that do everything possible to stop civilian deaths and despite all of this we are still seen on the same level as the Taliban and friends.

Pro-Government Forces must exert greater care to distinguish between civilians and combatants in their offensive in Marjah.

Except that I think that the only people even wearing any type of uniforms so this would not be a issue is us. Plus when they pose as civilians or Afghanistan police or Army that makes this challangeing to enforce is a understatement.

But this is one just seems purely naive.

The AIHRC also calls on Anti-Government Elements to observe their responsibilities to civilians by not using civilians as human shields, and not planting mines or other explosive devices in residential areas.

Or this one.

The AIHRC calls on the parties to the conflict to respect the laws of war. Warring parties must not use tactics that unduly endanger civilian lives and property.

So do these guys really think that anyone in the Taliban would even consider any of this. Terror and fear keep these people in power and anything that challenges that they kill. But some people seem to not understand that still.

Category: Terror War