The Haditha Incident Overview

In November 2005, a convoy of U.S. Marines in Haditha, Iraq, was attacked by an IED, resulting in the death of one Marine. In retaliation, Marines entered the nearby neighborhood and killed 24 civilians, including a three-year-old child and a 70-year-old grandfather. This event took place during a particularly volatile period of the Iraq War and attracted significant media attention, including comments from then-President George W. Bush, who promised accountability for any wrongdoing. However, the expected transparency and accountability faded over time, leading to questions about the military justice system's effectiveness in punishing those involved in the killings.