Kabul - NATO troops admitted it had killed eight children and adolescents in Afghanistan airstrike in Kapisa province. However, NATO argued the attack was carried out because they carry guns and make suspicious movements. "Eight children and teenagers killed in Afghanistan air strike by coalition forces," said Director of Communications International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), General Lewis Boone told reporters as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (15/02/2012).
Party claimed to have a reason for NATO air strikes in the region. According to them, the eighth child and adolescent is seen carrying a gun and walked with threatening gestures. This is the underlying NATO troops on the ground asking for help from the air force.
"Fighter aircraft dropped two bombs to the group that is believed to be a threat to our troops ... but finally, eight children and young Afghan who lost his life in this very sad incident," he explained.
NATO is following the recognition of the Afghanistan government action that publishing photographs of eight people killed in air strike in Kapisa last week. In the photo, seven of which are known around the age of 6 years to 14 years. While one 18-year-old seorangnya.
Version of the government of Afghanistan, the eighth person was bombed twice when he was tending sheep in the snow and when lit bonfires to keep warm.
The incident is reaping the reaction of the Afghan president, Hamid Karzai. Through his spokesman, Karzai asks NATO to stop attacks on civilians in the region.