Posted on 05/06/2011 3:34:46 AM PDT by knighthawk
Amnesty International today asked the US and Pakistani authorities to clarify aspects of the operation in Abbottabad in which Osama bin Laden was killed.
The organization specifically requested information on the status and whereabouts of those who were with bin Laden and the circumstances of his killing.
“We are seeking information from the US and Pakistani authorities about how many people were in the compound at the time of the operation, what happened to them and specifically what is the status and current whereabouts of the survivors,” said Claudio Cordone, Senior Director at Amnesty International.
According to reports attributed to Pakistani intelligence officials, 18 people were in bin Laden’s compound at the time of the US attack.
US officials have said that five people were killed and two women were injured – one of whom was identified as bin Laden’s wife – and that at the end of the operation the injured women were left at the compound along with at least six children.
CIA Director Leon Panetta said on 3 May that US forces had full authority to kill Osama bin Laden but that they were to capture him if he had surrendered.
The White House has said that Osama Bin Laden was unarmed but resisted capture.
“Given that he was not armed, it is not clear how he resisted arrest and whether an attempt was made to capture him rather than kill him,” said Claudio Cordone.
“Amnesty International believes that US forces should have attempted to capture Osama bin Laden alive in order to bring him to trial if he was unarmed and posing no immediate threat.”
Osama bin Laden claimed responsibility for acts of terrorism amounting to crimes against humanity and has inspired others to commit similar acts. Perpetrators of such acts must be brought to justice in a manner consistent with international law.
Amnesty International thinks the SEALs should have tucked bin Laden into bed with a mint on his pillow.
Ping
I was wondering how long it would take before these clowns put their two cents into the pot.
Amnesty International and hundreds of other liberal groups are deeply saddened at the loss of fundraising opportunities by not having a bin Laden trial.
Yeah, the SEALs will be getting all of that to them ASAP.
Just an odd question...during the seven days after 9-11....what exactly did Amnesty International put out as a statement then? I’m suspecting...nothing. If I’m right....that speaks volumes for the organization.
Let’s cut to the chase here, fellas, Was he read his Miranda Rights before or after he was shot? And will there an estate sale so the U.S can recoup a few bucks against the cost of taking him out?
That’s what I want to know.
Yeah Amnesty Int’l, we’ll get right on it and clarify it for you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcNpXmr-Ps
To Shamnesty International ... the short answer is that if we tell you, we’ll have to kill you too. STFU!
This does open up a prairie fire on Obama’s left, though.
They were busy tracking Daniel Pearl’s killers
CIA Director Leon Panetta said on 3 May that US forces had full authority to kill Osama bin Laden but that they were to capture him if he had surrendered.
But 'series', props to you for doing the job that had to be done.
I take it they would have preferred a missile leaving all dead in the building and surrounding area? Would have been fine by me.
Should the Government
Be permitted to kill the
Inconvenient?
Don’t answer too quick...
The day may come when you are
Inconvenient...
The communists and the anarchists woke up I see.
LLS
Amnesty International today asked the US and Pakistani authorities to clarify aspects of the operation
Hey Amnesty International, I got something you can clarify...
Bunch of assclowns............
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