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Civilian Protection Center of Excellence

Coverage of Civilian Protection Center of Excellence in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 15 · 21:33 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 08:13 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 20 · 08:13 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    Hegseth’s War Department Slashed Civilian Protection Staff, Brought in AI Assessments

    Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon reduced staff at the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence from 40 to nine, eliminated a civilian harm records database, and introduced AI assessments for civilian casualty reviews. The cuts, confirmed by defense officials, have limited the center’s ability to investigate incidents like the February U.S. attack on an Iranian elementary school that killed over 150 people.

  • SECURITYMay 15 · 21:33 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger

    The Pentagon's top watchdog reports that cuts to civilian harm mitigation efforts under War Secretary Pete Hegseth have severely impaired the US ability to protect civilians in conflict zones. The inspector general found serious deficiencies in implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan. This has led to criticism from lawmakers, including Rep. Sara Jacobs, who call for immediate reversal of these policies.

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