Pentagon Should Launch Probe Into US Involvement In Civilian Casualties In Yemen - Letter

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published August 15, 2018 | 12:14 AM

The Department of Defense (DoD) should open an investigation into the US military's involvement in attacks in Yemen that have led to multiple civilian casualties, US Congressman Ted Lieu wrote in a letter to the Pentagons Acting Inspector General.

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th August, 2018) The Department of Defense (DoD) should open an investigation into the US military's involvement in attacks in Yemen that have led to multiple civilian casualties, US Congressman Ted Lieu wrote in a letter to the Pentagons Acting Inspector General.

"The Coalition has repeatedly hit civilian targets," the letter, released on Tuesday, said. "I request that you initiate an investigation to determine the risk that DoD personnel supporting Coalition operations in Yemen are violating DoD regulations."