Three UK soldiers sent home
Three British soldiers in Iraq have been ordered home, "for
protesting that the war is killing innocent civilians,"
according to the March 31 Guardian.
The three reportedly face court martial and are seeking
legal support.
"The fact that they are seeking legal advice makes it clear
they have been sent home for refusing to obey orders rather
than because of any medical or related problems such as shell
shock," the newspaper observed.
"It is also causing concern to British military chiefs who
are worried about growing evidence of civilians being killed in
fighting involving American soldiers around urban areas in
southern Iraq."
--Leslie Feinberg
Reprinted from the April 10, 2003, issue of
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