We seem to have made a habit of killing not only innocent civilians but also the Sunnis who are fighting alongside us in Iraq.
Iraqi Police Say US Kills Sunni Allies
By SINAN SALAHEDDIN – 1 day ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. airstrike struck two checkpoints manned by U.S.-allied Sunni fighters north of Baghdad on Saturday, killing six and injuring two, Iraqi police said.
A police officer said six members of the awakening councils were killed and two were wounded when the airstrike in Samarra hit two checkpoints about 100 yards apart. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information.
AP Television News footage of the aftermath showed awakening council members loading bodies into a pickup. Their faces were masked and they wore bright yellow vests — apparently to identify themselves for U.S. forces as members of friendly groups. Bloodstained rocks and bits of flesh could be seen around the checkpoint.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
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