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2015-10-12 Afghanistan

Doctors Without Borders Ignored Geneva Rules Before U.S. Air Attack

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Posted by Besoeker 2015-10-12 05:04|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Just for reference, here is what a MSF logo flag looks like: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/131010175518-14-nobel-peace-horizontal-gallery.jpg

I went looking on Google for aerial view images of red "thingy" emblems on hospital roofs - and there is nary a one such image - although there are some images of US military tents with big red crosses.

If I worked in or near a hospital anywhere in the Middle East, I would make damn sure that it had a red SOMETHING on its roof. Failing to do so is basically equivalent to asking for a Darwin Award.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2015-10-12 06:03|| 2015-10-12 06:03|| Front Page Top

Defying established protocols, lack of brand recognition, and a windless day can lead to problems.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-10-12 06:10|| 2015-10-12 06:10|| Front Page Top

#3 plus that whole "letting the Taliban use their facilities as a base" thing

Posted by Frank G 2015-10-12 08:51|| 2015-10-12 08:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Actually they, probably, followed Geneva accords---because place used by belligerents not entitled.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2015-10-12 11:06|| 2015-10-12 11:06|| Front Page Top

#5 Methinks the blaze of impassioned egos should have been marker enough.

Posted by Skidmark 2015-10-12 11:53|| 2015-10-12 11:53|| Front Page Top

#6 This whole thing smells fishy. DWB not following protocol, US military seems to be in full coverup mode...

Someone important to both sides really stepped on their dick I think.

Posted by DarthVader 2015-10-12 12:01|| 2015-10-12 12:01|| Front Page Top

#7 I mean, who could fail to recognize that flag on a bomb run ?

Posted by Besoeker 2015-10-12 12:38|| 2015-10-12 12:38|| Front Page Top

#8 They are filthy leftists and they cost lives.

Posted by newc 2015-10-12 14:09|| 2015-10-12 14:09|| Front Page Top

#9 Meh. Providing aid to unlawful combatants is a war crime. They're lucky not to be declared enemies of all mankind.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2015-10-12 14:29|| 2015-10-12 14:29|| Front Page Top

#10 I think they were helping the bad guys and got righteously blasted but when it comes to civilian casualties so the state department started pissing themselves.

Posted by rjschwarz 2015-10-12 15:01|| 2015-10-12 15:01|| Front Page Top

#11 a few things to consider before blaming MSF

1. up until a few weeks prior, the facility was in what was thought to be a safe govt held area

2. the facility may be in a leased or rented building where the MSF doesn't have the authority to place medical symbols on the roof

Posted by lord garth 2015-10-12 15:01|| 2015-10-12 15:01|| Front Page Top

#12 If it was my ass there would be a giant red cross on the roof.

Posted by Sven the pelter 2015-10-12 15:46|| 2015-10-12 15:46|| Front Page Top

#13 I'd forfeit my deposit.

Posted by Sven the pelter 2015-10-12 15:47|| 2015-10-12 15:47|| Front Page Top

#14 Why do I get the felling the Taliban didn't pay a damage deposit when they took up residence?

Posted by CrazyFool 2015-10-12 15:56|| 2015-10-12 15:56|| Front Page Top

#15 everyone dropped the ball on this, but more-so MSF.

Posted by newc 2015-10-12 23:05|| 2015-10-12 23:05|| Front Page Top

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