- CANBERRA: No matter how much
disinformation the media of invading countries is spreading, some people
cannot simply kill innocent civilians. These soldiers, though hard to find
among Anglo-American troops, will inform their commanders that what they
are doing is cruel and inhuman.
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- According to a report published by New Zealand Herald,
an Australian FA/18 Hornet pilot refused an American command to bomb a
target in Iraq when he could not see any rationale to hit a civilian target.
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- Although Prime Minister John Howard said the incident
during the coalition's drive towards Baghdad was not evidence of tension
between the two commands, the prospect of a clash of rules was clear from
the start.
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- Australia operates under a tougher set of rules of engagement
than the US because Canberra has ratified more international agreements
than Washington. While Washington only cares about the international law
that suit it for its expansionist designs.
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- "The crew's decision reflects the ADF's strong commitment
to the laws of armed conflict and its support of the Government's targeting
policy, right down to the lowest levels," said a military spokesman.
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