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US and Nato commander apologizes for Médecins Sans Frontières bombing | US and Nato commander apologizes for Médecins Sans Frontières bombing |
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The new commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has apologized for the American attack on a hospital last year that killed 42 people and wounded 37 more. | The new commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has apologized for the American attack on a hospital last year that killed 42 people and wounded 37 more. |
General John W Nicholson met family members of victims and the staff of the now-closed Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Kunduz, which was captured by Taliban insurgents for several days last year, to express his condolences. | General John W Nicholson met family members of victims and the staff of the now-closed Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Kunduz, which was captured by Taliban insurgents for several days last year, to express his condolences. |
“As commander, I wanted to come to Kunduz personally and stand before the families, and people of Kunduz, to deeply apologize for the events” that led to the bombing, Nicholson said. | “As commander, I wanted to come to Kunduz personally and stand before the families, and people of Kunduz, to deeply apologize for the events” that led to the bombing, Nicholson said. |
“I grieve with you for your loss and suffering; and humbly and respectfully ask for your forgiveness,” added Nicholson. | “I grieve with you for your loss and suffering; and humbly and respectfully ask for your forgiveness,” added Nicholson. |
A US investigation found that the 3 October air strike was a “tragic and avoidable” incident, primarily caused by human error. The US military has disciplined more than a dozen personnel, including officers following the strike. | A US investigation found that the 3 October air strike was a “tragic and avoidable” incident, primarily caused by human error. The US military has disciplined more than a dozen personnel, including officers following the strike. |
MSF, known as Doctors Without Borders in English, has accused the US of a grave violation of humanitarian law. | MSF, known as Doctors Without Borders in English, has accused the US of a grave violation of humanitarian law. |
The brief capture of the Kunduz provincial capital was arguably the biggest victory for the Taliban militants in the 15-year war since they were toppled by US-led forces in late 2001. | The brief capture of the Kunduz provincial capital was arguably the biggest victory for the Taliban militants in the 15-year war since they were toppled by US-led forces in late 2001. |
Afghan security forces, who suffered a record number of losses last year, have been struggling to contain Taliban militants who are fighting to topple the government of President Ashraf Ghani. | Afghan security forces, who suffered a record number of losses last year, have been struggling to contain Taliban militants who are fighting to topple the government of President Ashraf Ghani. |
Violence is at its worst since the departure of most foreign combat troops from Afghanistan in 2014 as the country is bracing for the start of the spring fighting season. | Violence is at its worst since the departure of most foreign combat troops from Afghanistan in 2014 as the country is bracing for the start of the spring fighting season. |
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