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US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

The U.S. military said Friday reports that as many as 147 civilians died in fighting involving American forces and the Taliban were "extremely over-exaggerated" and investigators were still analyzing the data collected at the site.

 

U.S. investigates Afghan civilian deaths claim

The U.S. military said Wednesday that it was investigating an Afghan news report that a coalition operation may have left more than two dozen civilians dead. Two Afghan officials said a government investigation found only militants were killed.

 

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