Categories: Afghanistan
Date:
January 16, 2012
Place:
Chawkay district, Kunar province
Circumstances:
The governor of Kunar province said that during a night raid on January 16, NATO forces killed 5 civilians during a “kill-and-capture” raid as coalition helicopters fired into a compound. Among the 5 were 1 woman and 2 children.
US/NATO Initial Response/Acknowledgement:
On Wednesday, January 18, NATO issued a statement stating that they were aware of a military operation in the Chawkay district of Kunar province on Monday and were checking into the report.
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