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Tuesday 19 June 2012

Guardian critical of use of Drones in Afghanistan

The Guardian reports that the British military is increasingly relying on drone attacks in Afghanistan, firing more than 280 Hellfire missiles at insurgents. Also, Human Rights Watch claims the system for civilian complaints is 'nonsense'. In response the MoD said: 'Every effort, including in some circumstances deciding not to release weapons, is made to ensure the risk of collateral damage, including civilian casualties...More information »

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