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Officials in southern Afghanistan say a NATO airstrike has killed 14 civilians
- all women and children.
Authorities say six people were also wounded Sunday in the strike in
Nawzad district of Helmand province.
The provincial governor's office says two civilian homes were hit in the
attack, killing two women, five girls and seven boys.
A NATO spokesman says he is aware of the reports of civilian casualties.
He said a joint assessment team has been sent to the site and the
coalition will release additional information later.
The mistaken killing of civilians by foreign troops is a major source of
friction between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Western officials. It
also complicates efforts to win support from ordinary Afghans.
- all women and children.
Authorities say six people were also wounded Sunday in the strike in
Nawzad district of Helmand province.
The provincial governor's office says two civilian homes were hit in the
attack, killing two women, five girls and seven boys.
A NATO spokesman says he is aware of the reports of civilian casualties.
He said a joint assessment team has been sent to the site and the
coalition will release additional information later.
The mistaken killing of civilians by foreign troops is a major source of
friction between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Western officials. It
also complicates efforts to win support from ordinary Afghans.