International Law
The Al-Mayadeen Prison Bombing and the Problem of War-Sustaining Targets
Emily Chertoff , Zachary Manfredi Thu, Jul 6, 2017, 12:45 PM
The New York Times reported on June 27 that an airstrike in eastern Syria destroyed a building that the Islamic State used as a prison for captured fighters. Observers indicate that the attack was likely part of the U.S.-led coalition forces’ larger bombing campaign in the region. Initial reports estimate that over 60 people perished, including 42 non-combatant prisoners and 15 Islamic State prison guards.