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Disturbing Photos of US Soldiers' War Crimes Expose Dark Side of Afghanistan War

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In a disturbing revelation, the Rolling Stone magazine published gory images and videos showing US soldiers murdering innocent Afghan civilians, sparking outrage and promises of accountability from the US Army. The photos, taken by US soldiers with the 5th Stryker Brigade stationed near Kandahar, depict premeditated murders of Afghan civilians in cold blood. The US Army has vowed to "relentlessly pursue the truth" and investigate the alleged crimes, calling on the judicial process to unfold while ensuring a fair trial for the accused.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rolling Stone magazine published a series of disturbing photos and videos showing US soldiers committing war crimes in Afghanistan, including the murder of innocent civilians.
  • The photos, taken by soldiers with the 5th Stryker Brigade, depict premeditated murders of Afghan civilians in cold blood.
  • The US Army has promised to investigate the alleged crimes and pursue accountability, with the statement saying "accountability remains the Army's paramount concern in these alleged crimes."
  • The Army is also investigating the sharing of the videos among soldiers, which is a violation of military rules.
  • The statement highlights the US Army's commitment to upholding its standards and values, apologizing for the distress caused by the photos.
  • The Army vows to "do whatever we need to as an institution to understand how it happened, why it happened and what we need to do to prevent it from happening again."

Statistics:

  • The photos were taken by soldiers with the 5th Stryker Brigade, stationed near Kandahar, Afghanistan.
  • The alleged crimes were first revealed in Germany's Der Spiegel magazine.
  • The US Army has launched courts-martial and is investigating leads in the case.
  • The Army has vowed to "relentlessly pursue the truth" in the investigation, with no specific timeline attached.

Sources:

  • Rolling Stone magazine: The series of gory images and videos showing US soldiers committing war crimes in Afghanistan.
  • Germany's Der Spiegel magazine: First revealed the alleged crimes in an earlier publication.
  • XINHUA NEWS AGENCY: The news agency reported on the US Army's promises of accountability and investigation.

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