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October 18, 2021

U.S. to Compensate Afghan Families over August Drone Strike That Killed 10 Civilians
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The U.S. has offered to pay compensation to the families of 10 Afghan
civilians who were killed in the August drone attack in Kabul during the
final days of the U.S. occupation. Seven of the victims were children.
The Pentagon initially said the strike averted an imminent threat by the
Islamic State, and made other false claims about the attack. The
Department of Defense, which did not specify the amount of the co-called
condolence payments, also said it would assist family members who wanted
to relocate to the U.S.


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