Airstrikes and Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan from US and NATO airstrikes nearly tripled from 2006 to 2007, with recent deadly airstrikes exacerbating the problem and fuelling a public backlash. The report also condemns the Taliban’s use of “human shields” in violation of the laws of war.
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ISBN: 1-56432-362-5
ISBN: 1-56432-362-5
Feature Content
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- "Troops in Contact"
- Map of Afghanistan
- I.Summary
- II. International Forces Operating in Afghanistan
- III. US and NATO Bombing and Civilian Deaths
- IV. Taliban Shielding and Airstrikes
- V. Airstrikes: Policies for their Use, Problems in Implementation
- VI. Legal Standards
- VII. Recommendations
- VIII. Acknowledgements
