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AFRICOM accused of more civilian deaths, will begin new CIVCAS report

AFRICOM said it will issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations starting at the end of April.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Internal review reveals US airstrike killed two civilians in Somalia

The finding was not properly reported to higher headquarters, AFRICOM said, and it is only coming out now after an internal review.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

US airstrike in Somalia kills 52 al-Shabab extremists

The U.S. military on Saturday said it had carried out its deadliest airstrike in Somalia in months, killing 52 al-Shabab extremists after a “large group” mounted an attack on Somali forces.

4 years ago

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