Death of Karzai Cousin in Botched Nato Raid Stokes Afghan Anger

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Source: The Independent

Nato troops shot dead an aged relative of Afghan President Hamid Karzai after mistaking him for an insurgent, Afghan officials said yesterday, as anger continues to grow over civilian casualties. Haji Yar Mohammad, a second cousin of the President, was killed during a Nato night raid in the village of Karz in southern Afghanistan.

"While the operation was going on in the area, walked out of his house and he was shot dead by mistake by Isaf forces outside his house," said Ahmed Wali Karzai, the President's brother and one of the most powerful men in southern Afghanistan. He told reporters that the incident was a straightforward mistake. "The forces conducted an operation, he was at his home, he came out and was shot," he said.

District governor Hamdullah Nazek said that two bodyguards and three neighbours were detained by international forces after the killing. "Haji Yar Mohammad was an elderly man predominantly occupied with farming and gardening," he added.

Nato said it was, "aware of conflicting reports about the identities of those involved" and launched an urgent inquiry into Yar Mohammad's death. The Alliance had initially claimed to have "captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents" after ordering the occupants of a house in Karz to exit the building peacefully.

more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/death-of-karzai-cousin-in-botched-nato-raid-stokes-afghan-anger-2238600.html

[virgogal]

1. The article also says there was a family feud going on. Confusing.

[Ramulux]

2. Insanity

NATO can accidentally murder the presidents cousin and they think its not a big deal.

[wtmusic]

3. I love how they start spouting bullshit, and expect anyone to believe them..

"We captured a Taliban leader, Osama's best friend, and Mullah Omar's baldheaded granny."

OK.