Killing of 2 Haitians Ok with Officers

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The U.S. Marines who killed two Haitians in separate incidents were acting within their orders to fire when they felt threatened, Pentagon officials said Tuesday.

U.S. forces in Haiti have a limited set of circumstances during which they can use deadly force. They cannot stop looting, even of American companies. Nor can they stop Haitian-on-Haitian violence, officials said.

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Killing of 2 Haitians Ok with Officers

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