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New Evidence Reveals War Crimes in Haditha Incident

11/17/2025

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Safa Younes recalls November 19, 2005, when U.S. Marines stormed her Haditha home and killed her family.
A BBC Eye investigation reveals evidence implicating two marines in the killings.
The Marines entered multiple homes, resulting in the deaths of a driver and four students.
The case became the Iraq War's longest war crimes investigation.
The incident raises ongoing concerns about civilian treatment during military operations.

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Story summary

Safa Younes recalls November 19, 2005, when U.S. Marines stormed her Haditha home and killed her family.
A BBC Eye investigation reveals evidence implicating two marines in the killings.
The Marines entered multiple homes, resulting in the deaths of a driver and four students.
The case became the Iraq War's longest war crimes investigation.
The incident raises ongoing concerns about civilian treatment during military operations.