Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Civilian Casualties In The Pakistan Drone War


Up To 320 Civilians Killed In Pakistan Drone War: Report -- Danger Room

How many civilians have been killed in the U.S. drone war in Pakistan? The number could be as high as 320 innocents, according to an analysis released today by the New America Foundation. That’s about a third of the 1,000 or so people slain in the robotic aircraft attacks since 2006.

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My Comment: I have trouble believing that these stats are accurate. With no one on the ground who is able to verify casualties after a drone strike, any calculations would just be conjecture.

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