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May 13, 2009

Afghan Commission Reports Toll of 140 in US Attack
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In Afghanistan, a government commission has concluded 140 civilians were
killed in last week’s US bombing of two villages in Farah province. If
confirmed, it would be the worst single mass killing of Afghan civilians
by US forces since the invasion of 2001. Surviving relatives have begun
accepting compensation payments, receiving $2,000 for family members
killed and $1,000 for the wounded.



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