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General McKiernan requests review of Shindand findings and new evidence

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
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General David McKiernan, senior US officer in Afghanistan, issued a statement today in regards to the recent Shindand incident's investigation findings and new evidence.

"In light of emerging evidence pertaining to civilian casualties in the August 22 counter-insurgency operation in the Shindand District, Herat province, I feel it is prudent to request that US Central Command send a general officer to review the US investigation and its findings with respect to this new evidence. The people of Afghanistan have our commitment to get to the truth."