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Amnesty report accuses Hizbullah of war crimes
The Guardian (UK) ^ | September 14, 2006 | Staff

Posted on 09/14/2006 2:53:50 AM PDT by John Carey

Hizbullah militants broke international humanitarian law during the recent conflict with Israel, an Amnesty International report concluded today. The report said Hizbullah had violated law by firing thousands of rockets into Israel and killing dozens of civilians during the fighting.

The human rights group called for a UN investigation into violations committed by both sides during the 34-day conflict, but the report published today focused on the actions of the Lebanese militant organisation.

Hizbullah launched nearly 4,000 rockets into northern Israel during July and August, killing at least 39 civilians. The firing of rockets into urban areas violated international law calling for distinction between civilian and military targets, Amnesty said.

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