Afghan chief speaks to Bush about civilian dead (American forces accused of killing up to 90 )

[DogPoundPup]

Source: A/P

KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai has spoken to President Bush about a recent raid in which Afghan officials accused American forces of killing up to 90 civilians, his office said.

U.S. officials contend at least 30 militants, including a Taliban commander, and no more than seven civilians were killed in the raid in the Shindand district of Herat province.

But Afghan officials, backed by the United Nations mission, insist that more than 90 civilians died, including dozens of children.

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[Ian David]

1. Bush policy: "Shock-and-Oops." n/t