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10 civilians reported dead in NATO airstrike
A NATO airstrike has reportedly killed at least 10 civilians, including five children, in eastern Afghanistan.The airstrike took place in the Shigal district of the Kunar Province, an area with a heavy Taliban presence. Afghan officials say the 10 dead civilians were from two local families. District governor Abdul Zahir said three Taliban commanders, including a notorious Al Qaeda-linked militant leader called Shahpoor, were also killed in the raid. He said it was not clear if the owner of the targeted house was a member of the Taliban or a civilian, but the Taliban were visiting when the home was attacked.
"We take every allegation of civilian casualties very seriously," a spokesman said. The incident is likely to raise tension between the US and the Afghan government. Posted by: tipper |
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