Tag Archives: Security Forces
Uncertainty Looms for Civilians in Mosul
BlogBy Saman Omar July 24, 2017
Three years after surrendering it to the Islamic State (ISIS), Iraqi Security Forces have reclaimed Mosul. But wresting the city from ISIS came at a high cost to civilians there. Airwars reports 3,800 civilian deaths from airstrikes alone. The city lies in ruins. Yet, gaining control over Mosul is only the first step in taking on…
Don't Forget the Civilians in the Fight Against ISIS
Blog, Op-EdBy Sahr Muhammedally July 16, 2014
In the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and associated Sunni armed opposition groups, the United States should ensure its security assistance to the embattled Iraqi government rests on clear commitment on civilian protection for all Iraqis. There is a strategic imperative for the Iraqi government to prioritize civilian protection to…
Afghan forces handle civilian casualties poorly, report claims
Blog, Press CoverageBy Christopher Allbritton January 28, 2013
KABUL — A report released Monday accuses Afghanistan's army and police of failing to address civilian casualties as the country's newly built forces assume responsibility for security during NATO's military withdrawal. The Center for Civilians in Conflict, a Washington-based research organization, said in its report that "the capacity of the Afghan government and security forces…