Haditha killings, War crime in Iraq
The Haditha killings were a series of killings where 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians were killed by United States Marine Corps.
The incident took place on November 19, 2005, and is considered one of the most controversial events of the Iraq War.
The Haditha massacre has impacted global perceptions of the US military's presence in Iraq.
Several investigations into the events have resulted in varied outcomes for the Marines involved.
The city of Haditha became widely known because of these tragic events.
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