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Afghanistan's president insisted Sunday that the United States must cease military operations and renew negotiations with the Taliban before his country signs a security pact. The comments come after two civilians were killed in an anti-insurgent mission; Karzai claims that eight civilians died, including one woman and several children.
Background:
Karzai's revenge on the U.S. [The Daily Beast]
Civilian deaths spark dispute between U.S., Afghan president [NBC]
Karzai scuppers U.S. security deal - again [Blouin Beat]
