Sunday, 11 March 2012

Afghan president: "Intentional Murders" US soldier kills 16 civilians


11.03.2012
An American soldier opened fire on villagers near his base in southern Afghanistan today and killed 16 civilians, according to President Hamid Karzai who called it an "assassination" and furiously demanded an explanation from Washington. Nine children and three women were among the dead.

** US President Barack Obama called Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday "to express his shock and sadness" over a shooting in Afghanistan which a US soldier allegedly killed 16 civilians, the White House said **

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