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April 10, 2012

Afghanistan: Despite Deal, U.S. to Continue Night Raids Without Approval 
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U.S. military officials have quietly admitted that the U.S. Special
Operations Forces will continue to conduct night raids on Afghan homes
without the approval of the Afghan government. The admission comes just
days after the United States and Afghanistan signed an agreement placing
restrictions on the raids. Navy Commander John Kirby admitted on Monday
U.S. Special Operations Forces can still carry out searches and detain
Afghan residents without a warrant from the Afghan government.



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