Study faults U.S. military on civilian casualties; Pentagon plans review


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  • Friday, 28 Jan 2022

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Pentagon building in Washington, June 15, 2005/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A study by the RAND Corporation think-tank released on Thursday faulted the U.S. military for "considerable weaknesses" and inconsistencies in its review of allegations of civilian casualties, and the Pentagon announced a broad review.

The U.S. military is under intense scrutiny over its procedures to guard against civilian casualties following a high-profile, mistaken drone strike in Kabul on Aug. 29 that killed 10 civilians, including seven children.

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