Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik were killed in Homs, Syria, during an artillery attack reportedly ordered by the Syrian government, targeting journalists. A US court deemed this incident an 'unconscionable' act, leading to Syria being ordered to pay substantial damages. Following recent investigations, French authorities have widened their inquiry into the attack, potentially classifying it as a crime against humanity due to evidence suggesting systematic targeting of civilians, particularly those documenting the conflict, signaling growing implications for war crimes against journalists.
The execution of a concerted plan against a group of civilians, including journalists, indicates a wide-ranging or systematic attack, suggesting serious human rights violations.
The federal court in the US ordered Syria to pay $302.5 million over Colvin's death, recognizing the deliberate targeting of journalists in conflict zones.
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