Pentagon rewrites ‘Law of War’ declaring ‘belligerent’ journalists as legitimate targets

Surprise attacks and killing retreating troops have also been given the green light.

 

But the lengthy manual doesn’t only talk about protocol for those on the frontline. It also has an extensive section on journalists – including the fact that they can be labeled terrorists.

 

“In general, journalists are civilians. However, journalists may be members of the armed forces, persons authorized to accompany the armed forces, or unprivileged belligerents,” the manual states.

 

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