The “new” rules for the U.S. military in Afghanistan still allow the same kinds of airstrikes that cause most pro-Kabul-government-caused civilian deaths. AP reports the rules as follows: Airstrikes must be very limited and authorized but can be used in self-defense if troops’ lives are at risk. Troops must be accompanied by Afghan forces before [...]
Archive for July 6, 2009
“New” Rules Still Allow Tactic Responsible for Most U.S.- and Coalition-Caused Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan
Posted: July 6, 2009 in UncategorizedTags: Afghanistan, airstrikes, Bala Baluk, civilian casualties, Farah
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Costs
Posted: July 6, 2009 in UncategorizedTags: Afghanistan, civilian casualties, Helmand, military casualties, Operation Khanjar
U.S. military casualties in Afghanistan since launch of new operation in Helmand: NAME NOT RELEASED YET NAME NOT RELEASED YET NAME NOT RELEASED YET NAME NOT RELEASED YET NAME NOT RELEASED YET NAME NOT RELEASED YET Aaron E. Fairbairn, Private 1st Class, age 20 Justin A. Casillas, Private 1st Class, age 19 Charles S. Sharp, [...]
