But his decision to pardon the four Blackwater guards has been regarded by many as particularly appalling, with some suggesting it could sever US-Iraqi relations even further. 📣 JOIN NOW 📣: The Express Explained Telegram ChannelWhat charges did the Blackwater guards face? At the time of the Nisour Square massacre, several reports of private contractors who abused Iraqi civilians were beginning to surface. So, why did Trump pardon the four Blackwater guards? Trump’s pardon of the four Blackwater contractors sparked widespread outrage amongst advocacy groups, members of the US military, the international community and victims of the devastating Nisour Square attack.

Source: Indian Express December 24, 2020 09:33 UTC