Document #1018249

Guardian (Author)

US air strike wiped out Afghan wedding party, inquiry finds

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/11/afghanistan.usa?gusrc=rss&feed=worldnews

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  • 11 July 2008 | Guardian (Author)

    Afghanistan

    According to official investigations, the US military killed 47 civilians, including 39 women and children, as they were travelling to a wedding; the civilians had no links with the Taliban or al-Qaida; Karzai has pleaded repeatedly for western troops to take care not to harm civilians

    US air strike wiped out Afghan wedding party, inquiry finds (Media Report, English)

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    According to official investigations, the US military killed 47 civilians, including 39 women and children, as they were travelling to a wedding; the civilians had no links with the Taliban or al-Qaida; Karzai has pleaded repeatedly for western troops to take care not to harm civilians
    Country:
    Afghanistan
    Source:
    Guardian (Author)
    Published:
    11 July 2008
    Original link:
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/11/afghanistan.usa?gusrc=rss&feed=worldnews
    Document type:
    Media Report
    Language:
    English
    Document ID:
    1018249 (former ID 100177)

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