US says deadly strike on Afghan hospital was avoidable

-
US forces who launched a deadly air strike on an Afghan hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) had intended to attack a nearby Taliban-controlled compound, and the mistake was caused by human and technical error, according to the US forces commander.
As a US military investigation was released, Army General John Campbell told reporters in Kabul on Wednesday that the strike was a "tragic and avoidable accident, caused by human error".
The October 3 air raid on the hospital, lasting at least 29 minutes, was carried out in the Taliban-held northern city of Kunduz.
US forces who launched a deadly air strike on an Afghan hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) had intended to attack a nearby Taliban-controlled compound, and the mistake was caused by human and technical error, according to the US forces commander.
As a US military investigation was released, Army General John Campbell told reporters in Kabul on Wednesday that the strike was a "tragic and avoidable accident, caused by human error".
The October 3 air raid on the hospital, lasting at least 29 minutes, was carried out in the Taliban-held northern city of Kunduz.
MSF said earlier this month in a statement on its website: "The total number of dead is known to be at least 30, including: 10 known patients, 13 known staff, and seven unrecognisable bodies that were in the wreck of the hospital and that have not been identified so far. These unfortunately may not be final numbers."
The group - which had provided the US army with coordinates to avoid such disasters - withdrew staff from Kunduz the day after the attack.
US forces "did not know the compound was an MSF medical centre," said Campbell. "They executed from air and did not take appropriate measures to verify the facility was a military target," he said, adding that "fatigue" and "high operational tempo contributed to this tragedy".
Several service members had been suspended over the attack, he said.
Source: Al Jazeera and agencies

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

UACC Prepares Final Farewell for Media Director Pastor Paul I. Erakhifu as Funeral Rites Begin

-
Image
  It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Pastor Paul I. Erakhifu, alongside the leadership and entire members of the United Apostolic Church of Christ world wide, announce the burial arrangements for our beloved Director of Media. Pastor Erakhifu, whose transition to eternal glory has left a painful vacuum in our hearts, was a devoted servant of God, a passionate kingdom worker, and a committed media personality whose dedication to the work of God and humanity remained unwavering until his last breath. His life was marked by humility, sacrifice, wisdom, and an uncommon passion for advancing the Gospel. Funeral Arrangements: Christian Wake:•Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026•Time: 4:00 PM•Location: Block 52, Flat 2, Jakande Estate, Amuwo Odofin LCHE Mile 2, Lagos. Burial and Thanksgiving Service:•Date: Friday, May 15, 2026•Corpse Leaves Morgue: By 7:00 AM to the Resident• Service Time: 9:00 AM•Location: United Apostolic Church of Christ, General Headquarter - Great...
Read more

To Be Born-again: 6 Practical Signs Of Repentance

-
How do you know if you’re on the path of repentance? What does the penitent life look like? How can you tell if someone you love is really changing? People who are serious about change tend to display similar behaviors that let you know they are on the right track. Here are a few signs you’ll find in a truly repentant person: Repentant people are willing to confess all their sins, not just the sins that got them in trouble.  A house isn’t clean until you open every closet and sweep every corner. People who truly desire to be clean are completely honest about their lives. No more secrets. Repentant people face the pain that their sin caused others.  They invite the victims of their sin (anyone hurt by their actions) to express the intensity of emotions that they feel—anger, hurt, sorrow, and disappointment. Repentant people do not give excuses or shift blame. They made the choice to hurt others, and they must take full responsibility for their behavior. Repentant people ask for...
Read more