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KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force has completed its initial assessment of the circumstances surrounding its June 6 mission to detain a Taliban leader in Baraki Barak district, Logar province. ISAF confirms that in addition to the insurgents killed during the operation, it’s also responsible for the unintended, but nonetheless tragic, death of Afghan civilians.
During today’s trip to Logar Gen. John R. Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force said, “I am here not only as the commander of the coalition forces, but also as a father to apologize for the tragedy that occurred two days ago. Additionally, I am committed to ensuring we do the right thing for the families of those we inadvertently harmed, as well as for the community in which they lived.”
The purpose of the trip was to personally deliver his condolences to the provincial governor, parliament leaders, provincial council leadership, and village elders. ISAF continues to investigate the unfortunate circumstances surrounding this airstrike and remains committed to taking any and all appropriate actions to minimize the likelihood of similar occurrences in the future.
| Date Taken: | 06.08.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2012 14:39 |
| Story ID: | 89668 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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