"March 2015"--Table of contents page. "This report was researched and written by Tirana Hassan, Senior Emergencies researcher at Human Rights Watch, and Erin Evers, Iraq researcher at Human Rights Watch"--P. 41. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Summary -- Recommendations -- Methodology -- I. Background -- II. Burning of Civilian Property -- III. Looting of Civilian Property -- IV. Demolition of Civilian Property -- V. Abductions and Disappearances by Militias -- VI. Legal Framework -- Appendix I: Militia-Damaged Villages, According to Witness Statements -- Appendix II: Villages Analyzed for Damage through Satellite Imagery -- Acknowledgements.
Summary:
"This 41-page report documents, through field visits, analysis of satellite imagery, interviews with victims and witnesses, and review of photo and video evidence, that militias looted property of Sunni civilians who had fled fighting, burned their homes and businesses, and destroyed at least two entire villages. The actions violated the laws of war. Human Rights Watch also documented the abduction of 11 men during the operation, in September and October"--Publisher's description.
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