How Much Is A Human Life Worth In Afghanistan?

Cost Of Life In Afghanistan: A Few Hundred Dollars The Norm -- Crickey

The family of two Afghan boys killed in a mission involving Australian troops is likely to receive less than $2000 — appropriate compensation for the country.

The family of two young Afghan brothers killed in a mission involving Australian troops is likely to receive less than $2000 in compensation. But that figure is appropriate for Afghan culture and similar to other compensation paid, experts tell Crikey.

Last week the brothers — both under seven — were mistaken for Taliban insurgents while collecting firewood and caring for their animals and were shot. The incident is still being investigated, although the Australian Defence Force and the International Security Assistance Force apologised for their deaths and Defence Minister Stephen Smith says the family will receive compensation. Smith told ABC’s 7.30 last night:

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Update: Compensation to be paid to families of two boys killed in Afghanistan 'tragedy' -- The Australian

My Comment: News reports like this only reinforces my opinion that we have become one of the problems and that we should get out of Afghanistan without delay.