strikeMay 15, 2026

Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds

Summary

The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog.

Source: Joseph Gedeon; Cate Brown — Read the full report

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Joseph Gedeon; Cate BrownBy Joseph Gedeon; Cate Brown
The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog. A report released by the department’s inspector general concluded the US military no longer has…

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