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U.S. Accused of Killing 6 Afghan Civilians

HeadlineApr 06, 2011

The U.S.-led occupation force in Afghanistan is being accused of killing six civilians in a northern Afghan province. Local officials say the victims were fatally shot when foreign troops raided their home at night. According to the United Nations, at least 80 Afghan civilians were killed in U.S.-led nighttime raids last year.

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