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Drone Strikes·US Counterterrorism Operations

US Drone Strikes Kill Somali Children

1 source · first reported 7d ago

A US drone strike in Somalia killed at least 12 people, including 8 children, six months ago. The US has not admitted to the civilian deaths. The incident has raised questions about the targeting of civilians in US drone strikes.

Why it matters

The incident highlights concerns about the use of drone strikes and the risk of civilian casualties in counterterrorism operations. It also raises questions about accountability and transparency in US military actions.

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