US soldier killing a wounded person in Fallujah

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Watched a disturbing report on bbc of a us soldier killing a seriously wounded person (through a window) in a room with no escape thought to be an insurgent in Fallujah, it was very cold hearted/cowardly and sickening . Surley this must violate the geneva convention. This must have been broadcast to millions of people it does not look good...

EDIT: Especially the way it was portraited/appeard as if this was a common conduct of us forces. Looks more and more like vietnam or something worse everyday.
 
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There could be situations where the killing would be justified.

Here's one : if there are civilians in the house that the militant could hold hostage and possibly kill, then it would be justified in killing him.

Two : a severely wounded militant with a grenade in his bag/pocket is still considered dangerous. If he reaches for something, he can be shot. If he's thrown away/given up all his arms and surrendered, he can not be shot.

This may be in violation of the GC, but it would be hard to say with the limited info (do you have a link to a source?).
 
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The Geneva Convention is a set of international treaties that establish rules for the protection of victims of armed conflicts, including the treatment of wounded or sick individuals. The actions described in the report, if true, would indeed violate the Geneva Convention.

The killing of a seriously wounded person who poses no immediate threat is considered a war crime and goes against the basic principles of humanity and the laws of war. It is a disturbing and sickening act, and it is understandable that it would be portrayed as a violation of the Geneva Convention.

The fact that this incident was broadcasted to millions of people only adds to the severity of the situation. The actions of this soldier not only reflect poorly on the individual, but also on the entire US military. It is important for military personnel to adhere to the laws and ethical standards set forth by the Geneva Convention in order to maintain the integrity and reputation of their country.

It is also concerning that this incident may be seen as a common conduct of US forces. It is crucial for the military to investigate and address any potential violations of the Geneva Convention to prevent such actions from becoming a norm. Any violation of the Geneva Convention is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly.

In conclusion, the actions described in the report are a clear violation of the Geneva Convention and should be thoroughly investigated and addressed by the appropriate authorities. The principles of the Geneva Convention are in place to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals involved in armed conflicts, and it is important for all parties to abide by them.