Nato defends tactics

Under pressure for civilian deaths, (Afghan civilians reportedly killed more by U.S., NATO than insurgents,) NATO commanders defend their tactics.

U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan believe their procedures for avoiding unintended casualties are sufficient despite a series of civilian deaths in recent weeks, a U.S. commander said on Tuesday....

He said many civilian casualties were caused because Taliban insurgents launched attacks in populated areas and used ordinary Afghans and their homes as cover.

This is becoming a huge political problem for Karzai's government.

In the same article, "U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joseph Votel also said NATO forces had intentionally fired into Pakistan in one recent incident said to have resulted in the killing of civilians."

Confirmation of what we knew.