US Admits Mistakes In The Accidental Killing Of 24 Pakistani Troops

US investigating officer finds US forces acted in self defense, 'given what information available at the time'. PHOTO: REUTERS/ISPR

US Admits Mistakes Over Killings Of Pakistan Troops -- BBC

The US military has admitted it bears significant responsibility for last month's air strike on the Afghan border that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

A statement said US and Afghan forces acted in self defence, but conceded there had been a lack of proper co-ordination with Pakistani forces.

BBC correspondents say the admission is expected to embarrass the US military.

In retaliation for the killings, Pakistan closed its border with Afghanistan, cutting Nato supply lines.

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More News On The US Admitting Mistakes Over The Accidental Killing Of 24 Pakistani Troops

U.S.: Poor coordination, mapping data led to Pakistani deaths in cross-border raid -- Washington Post
DOD investigation into airstrike that killed 24 Pakistanis finds U.S. forces acted in self defense -- CNN
U.S.: Mistakes Led to Attack on Pakistani Soldiers -- FOX News/AP
NATO, Pakistan 'both to blame' in border incident -- AFP
U.S. Military Says It Shares Blame for Fatal Air Strike on Pakistan Border -- Bloomberg
US admits mistakes in deadly Pakistan air strike -- The Telegraph
U.S., Pakistan made errors in airstrike that killed 24, report says -- L.A. Times
U.S. Erred in Deadly Attack -- Wall Street Journal

My Comment: Friendly fire incidents happen in every conflict .... but this one was a bad one.