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EX500rider

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2. I think not marking the building with a red cross/crescent on the roof was a big mistake...

Reply to MH1 (Original post)

Wed Oct 7, 2015, 04:43 PM

Oct 2015

...which contributed to the bombing of the building.
If it had been the pilot/gunner's in the AC-130 would have questioned the target and that would have made it upstairs and the target would have been most likely scrubbed. Unless the Afghans story of receiving RPG fire from the compound is true, then they may have been given the green light if US forces were under fire.

(btw I've seen no evidence that it was so marked)

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A question about the bombing of the MSF hospital in Afghanistan [View all] MH1 Oct 2015 OP

US alters story for fourth time in four days Mika Oct 2015 #1

The continued absence of any claim that the facility "was clearly marked" MH1 Oct 2015 #3

When 1st bombs hit, medical staff immediately phoned NATO HQ to report the strike. Strikes continued Mika Oct 2015 #10

First reports are often in error. Correcting errors is "altering the story"? uppityperson Oct 2015 #7

I think not marking the building with a red cross/crescent on the roof was a big mistake... EX500rider Oct 2015 #2

Thank you!! I am just trying to understand this. MH1 Oct 2015 #4

Especially necessary to mark the buildings in Afghanistan where in.... EX500rider Oct 2015 #5

It happened at 2 AM, so it was dark mainer Oct 2015 #6

It was war crime and those perptrating and/or ordering should be held accountable. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2015 #8

This will answer some of your questions Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #9