Category Archives: Collateral Murder Incident

Saeed Chmagh’s life and legacy provide a poignant reminder of the risks journalists take to bring the truth to light. Saeed Chmagh, a dedicated Reuters journalist, left an indelible mark on the field of war correspondence. His commitment to covering … Continue reading →

Ethan McCord, a former U.S. Army specialist, transitioned from being a soldier to a whistleblower, raising significant questions about military conduct and the moral responsibilities of soldiers. Early Life and Military Service Ethan McCord joined the U.S. Army in the … Continue reading →

The release of classified information by Wikileaks significantly impacted public opinion on the Iraq War. By exposing previously hidden aspects of the war, Wikileaks provided the public with new insights, altering perceptions and fueling debate. Did these revelations change the … Continue reading →

In October 2010, WikiLeaks released the Iraq War Logs, a collection of nearly 400,000 US Army field reports detailing the Iraq War from 2004 to 2009. These documents provided unprecedented insight into the conflict, revealing instances of unreported civilian deaths, … Continue reading →

The enigmatic figure of Julian Assange has stirred global debate. His role as the founder of WikiLeaks, the platform that leaked countless confidential documents, has made him a controversial character. Is he a hero fighting for transparency, or a villain … Continue reading →

The term Collateral Murder refers to a classified US military video released by WikiLeaks in 2010, depicting the killing of over a dozen people in Baghdad, including two Reuters news staff. The footage raised questions about military ethics, transparency, and … Continue reading →

Engagement All times are presented in Zulu time (UTC), which is used by the military and can be seen on the top left corner of the video. Baghdad local time at the time of the incident was UTC+4. Military documents … Continue reading →

About Collateral Murder “Collateral Murder” is the title given by WikiLeaks to a classified U.S. military video they released on April 5, 2010. The video, recorded from the gunsight of an Apache helicopter, shows an incident that occurred on July … Continue reading →

For those seeking further information on “Collateral Murder,” additional resources include the official WikiLeaks page, which offers both the full and edited versions of the video along with detailed analysis and background information. Academic studies, journalistic articles, and documentary films … Continue reading →