The @DeptofDefense just released their annual 1057 report on #CIVCAS, admitting to killing 12 civilians and injuring 5 during operations in 2021. After a quick, admittedly cursory read here are my thoughts 1/ media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/27/20…
The report leans heavily on the CHMRAP at times noting that there are extra steps that will be taken based on that plan in the future that may not have been available for this report. 2/
There are 12 civilian deaths and 5 injuries reported. Hoping @airwars will check the DoD numbers against their database but they reported VERY LOW numbers for Baghuz when compared to open source reporting. 3/
DoD paid out ONE solatia payment from the $3 million annually set aside by Congress. This is notable for two reasons - this is the first time in over a year they have paid anyone for harm caused by US actions, and it is a shocking continuation of our lack of accountability. 4/
It is difficult to grasp why the US can't provide amends to all those that have been harmed in acknowledged US operations that led to civilian harm. 5/ @CivCenter
They now claim they consider info from NGOs, press, social media, and locals. It's a shift in the right direction but there are no details. Are they finally talking to victims and witnesses? The report raises more questions than it answers. /END/ @PAXPoC @laraseligman
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