U.S. air strikes on Afghan drug labs unlawful, caused civilian casualties: UN


Reuters | United Nations | Updated: 09-10-2019 14:09 IST | Created: 09-10-2019 13:36 IST
U.S. air strikes on Afghan drug labs unlawful, caused civilian casualties: UN
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U.S. airstrikes on alleged Taliban drug labs in western Afghanistan in May caused at least 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, and the facilities were not lawful targets, a United Nations report said on Wednesday.

U.S. forces have said there were no casualties.

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