Nieman Reports, June 22nd, 1999
War correspondents should not disturb mass graves if they come across any. They should record the site of the grave and photograph it. They should then alert forensic experts to investigate the site. Forensic experts will be able to tell if the dead are buried combatants or innocent victims. Evidence gathered at mass graves are crucial in prosecuting war crimes. You could smell the mass grave at Cerska long before you could see it. The sickly, sweet smell of the bodies came wafting through the trees lining the dirt track up to the grave. The killers had chosen their spot well, an obscure ris...
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