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Post by Frenchie on Jun 25, 2009 13:28:21 GMT 1
The new commander of US and Nato-led troops in Afghanistan has said troops must shift from conventional warfare to protecting Afghan civilians. Gen Stanley McChrystal is expected to release new combat rules aimed at reducing the number of civilian deaths. A US military report has found that US air strikes in May in which Afghan civilians died had breached guidelines. The Afghan government has repeatedly called for measures to cut the number of civilian casualties. Oh....So they have just realised this??Full Story >>
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