Tuesday, February 14, 2012

15 Afghan civilians and kids killed in NATO air raid

At least 15 Afghan civilians were killed following NATO air raid at eastern Kapisa and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan.

Afghan Presidential Palace in a statement said, the latest investigation findings reveal 15 Afghan civilians including Afghan kids were killed during NATO air raid in these two provinces.

The statement further added, the commission which was appointed by Afghan president Hamid Karzai on Sunday presented their findings report at the security council meeting.

Chief of the investigations committee Mawlawi Shahzada Shahid who visited Kunar said, at least 7 Afghan civilians most of them from a single family was killed during NATO air raid at Soki district in eastern Kunar province.

Meanwhile the committee members who visited eastern Kapisa province also said 8 Afghan kids were killed in NATO air raid at Nejrab district.

Residents of eastern Kapisa and Kunar provinces urged Afghan president Hamid Karzai to prevent NATO air raids, the statement added.

However NATO officials said they are investigating the two incidents.

from KHAAMA
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