Graphic Photos Surface of US Troops with Afghan Bodies

The Takeaway

The Los Angeles Times has published graphic photos showing U.S. military personnel posing with the dead bodies of Afghan insurgents. The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan wasted little time condemning the actions in the pictures, saying in a statement that “the incident depicted in the LA Times’ photographs represents a serious error in judgment by several soldiers who have acted out of ignorance and unfamiliarity with U.S. Army values.” Joining us is Peter Galbraith,  former UN Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan.

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