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found that the actions of the crew had been in accordance with the applicable rules of
engagement.18 The Special Rapporteur calls on the United Kingdom to declassify and
publish the results of the investigation report (and of any other report relating to the
infliction of civilian casualties through the use of remotely piloted aircraft by the United
Kingdom in Afghanistan).
40.
On 23 September 2012, precision-guided munitions were reportedly discharged in
the Marawara district of Kunar province, reportedly injuring a teenage girl who was
working in a nearby agricultural field. Remotely piloted aircraft under the control of ISAF
(United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation. UNAMA has reported
that the victim later died on the way to the Asadabad public health hospital.
41.
On 20 October 2012, precision-guided munitions were reportedly discharged in the
Baraki Barak district of Logar province. Remotely piloted aircraft under the control of
ISAF (United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation. Four children,
aged between 11 and 13 years were reportedly killed whilst tending livestock. Three died
immediately and the fourth is reported to have died en route to a hospital in Kabul. ISAF
later issued a statement indicating that it was aware of possible civilian casualties resulting
from the operation.19
42.
On 12 November 2012, precision-guided munitions were reportedly discharged in
the Shaqti Qala area of Baraki Barak district of Logar province. Remotely piloted aircraft
under the control of ISAF (United States) are alleged to have been involved in the
operation. Three children, all under the age of 16, were reportedly killed whilst working in
a field. Reports concerning the affiliations and activities of the victims suggest that all three
were civilians.
43.
On 5 December 2012, precision-guided munitions were reportedly discharged in the
Waygal district of Nuristan province. Remotely piloted aircraft under the control of ISAF
(United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation. At least three noncombatant civilians are alleged to have been killed (two adult male teachers and a child, all
members of the same family). It has since been reported that two other children may have
been killed in the attack. Inquiries concerning the affiliations and activities of the two adult
victims suggest that they were civilians.
44.
On 24 February 2013, precision-guided munitions reportedly struck the village of
Meya Saheeb in the Hisarak district of Nangarhar province. Remotely piloted aircraft under
the control of ISAF (United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation. Five
adult males were killed, and inquiries concerning their affiliations and activities suggest
that at least three of them were civilians.
45.
On 15 June 2013, precision-guided munitions were reportedly fired on a house in the
Dara-i-Pech area of Nangham district in Kunar province. Remotely piloted aircraft under
the control of ISAF (United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation.
Three civilians, including one woman, are reported to have been killed and at least six
civilians, including one woman, are reported to have been injured. All the victims were
members of the same family.
46.
On 7 September 2013, precision-guided munitions were reportedly discharged at a
vehicle in the Watapur district of Kunar province. Remotely piloted aircraft under the
control of ISAF (United States) are alleged to have been involved in the operation. Six
18
19
See
www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120626/text/120626w0002.htm#120626
119000810.
See “NATO kills 4 children in Afgha East: Karzai”, Reuters, 23 October 2012. Available from
www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/23/us-afghanistan-taliban-idUSBRE89M0N120121023.
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