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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josh Marcus

Trump admin is working to dismantle Pentagon office focused on stopping civilian deaths

The Trump administration is moving to potentially eliminate a Defense Department office tasked with helping commanders reduce civilian deaths from military operations.

A memo dated Monday directs Army leaders to prepare to review the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence by February 21, ahead of a request to detach the office from the Army then have Congress abolish it, according to The New York Times, which obtained the document.

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