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politics1 hour ago•7 min saved

Hegseth Pushes to Slash Civilian-Protection Program as Casualties Mount

ProPublica reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked top commanders to vote on drastic cuts to the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) program; commanders largely rejected eliminating it, with some urging full staffing. Hegseth ultimately gutted CHMR, cutting funding, but follow-up memos and rising civilian casualties in Yemen and Iran have spurred a partial revival and reboot at reduced staffing, signaling a potential return of the program amid congressional pressure and debates over legal and moral obligations to minimize civilian harm.

via ProPublica|

#central-command #chmr #civilian-casualties

military2 years ago•2 min saved

"U.S. Department of Defense Implements New Guidelines to Minimize Civilian Harm in Military Operations"

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has issued a new instruction that formalizes policies and procedures for preventing and mitigating civilian harm in military operations. The instruction, developed as part of the DOD's Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan, emphasizes the importance of protecting civilian populations and responsible use of military force. It establishes pre- and post-strike measures, appoints a senior DOD civilian official to oversee compliance, and encourages the improvement of military capabilities to reduce risks to civilians. The instruction also covers assessments of civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations, investigations of alleged incidents, and integration of these efforts into multinational operations and security cooperation. Continued research and discussion on civilian harm mitigation and response are also called for.

via Department of Defense|

#civilian-casualties #civilian-harm-mitigation #dod