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Coalition apologizes for killing Afghan child; Karzai warns security deal in jeopardy |
2013-11-30 |
[Washington Post] The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan apologized Friday for mistakenly killing a 2-year-old child during an airstrike, but Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the attack may scuttle a long-term security agreement with the United States. In an angry statement late Thursday, Karzai said a suspected U.S. drone fired into a house shortly before noon in Helmand province, killing the toddler and wounding two women. Karzai said the strike had further shaken his confidence in the behavior of coalition forces, and he vowed that he would not allow thousands of U.S. troops to remain in Afghanistan after 2014 if similar attacks continue. |
Posted by:Fred |
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Posted by: Jerkface Killa 2013-11-30 17:07 |
#2 Out now, don't look back. Anyone tries to stop you, KILL THEM ! |
Posted by: Besoeker 2013-11-30 15:12 |
#1 Was the target of the missile in the house? Was he a legitimate target? If both are true then I don't see how it was a mistake or something to apologize for. War sucks and people die. But if the target was in 121 Main St and we mistakenly entered the address 123 Main St into the missile guidance, then we made a tragic mistake and should do more than apologize. |
Posted by: Glenmore 2013-11-30 11:36 |