Monday, November 5, 2012

US soldier Robert Bales in court over Afghan massacre








A US soldier accused of killing 16 villagers, mostly women and children, in Afghanistan is due to have his case heard in a military court.

Sgt Robert Bales is accused of walking off his base in Kandahar province during the night of 11 March and firing on civilians in their homes.

The massacre caused widespread anger in Afghanistan and added further strain to already difficult US-Afghan relations.

MORE:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20207800


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