Tensions between the US and Afghanistan have been particularly strained
following the burning of Korans at a US base in February. That act – which
US officials have said was a mistake – sparked riots and attacks that killed
more than 30 people, including six American soldiers.
Afghans have also expressed outrage at the March 11 shooting spree allegedly
by a US soldier in which at least 16 villagers were killed, although the
incident has not sparked the same level of public protests.
The Lashkar Gah base is dominated by British forces. The Ministry of Defence
said it was aware of the incident, but refused to release any more details
or confirm whether the soldiers were British.
Source: AP
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