Reuters: At least 40 civilians at wedding party killed during nearby U.S.-backed Afghan army raid
HELMAND, Afghanistan/KABUL (Reuters) - At least 40 civilians attending a wedding party were killed by explosions and gunfire during a raid by U.S.-backed Afghan government forces on a nearby Islamist militant hideout, officials in Helmand province said on Monday.
The raid, days after a U.S. drone strike aimed at militants hiding among farmers killed 32 pine nut harvesters, showed how civilians have borne the brunt of a war that has re-intensified since U.S.-Taliban peace talks collapsed two weeks ago.
Afghan officials said a house being used by the Taliban to train suicide bombers was located adjacent to the bride’s home that came under fire during Sunday night’s commando assault in the Musa Qala area of Helmand in Afghanistan’s south.
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WNU Editor: Afghan officials are saying that a house used by Taliban to train suicide bombers was next to bride’s home in Helmand.
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At Least 35 Civilians Killed By Afghan Forces In Helmand: Officials -- RFE
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