Colville issuing pardons to people suspected of committing war crimes was "very troubling." "I don't believe there have been pardons of this type in the United States since the Vietnam war," he said. He pointed out that under international humanitarian law, there is an "obligation to investigate violations and prosecute war crimes." Colville said the US military justice system had been complying those obligations, but the pardons "run against the letter and the spirit of international law which requires accountability." "These pardons send a disturbing signal to military forces all around the world," he warned.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2019 15:45 UTC