Slain Iraqis 'of no threat' to Blackwater guards

Slain Iraqis 'of no threat' to Blackwater guards
Washington (AFP) Aug 27, 2014 - The 14 Iraqi civilians mowed down by four guards with the Blackwater private security firm were of no threat and "were not legitimate targets," a prosecutor said Wednesday, as their high-profile trial reached its climax. The four, who were guarding a US diplomatic convoy when they opened fire, are accused of shooting dead the unarmed Iraqis, including women and children, who were desperately ... more

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