US soldiers and airmen who killed dozens of civilians in a strike on an Afghan hospital violated the rules of engagement and have been suspended as they await disciplinary action, military officials said. General John Campbell, the US commander in Afghanistan, described a series of human and technical failures as he briefed reporters on two investigations into why a US warplane mistakenly destroyed the hospital last month. Share Go To Gen Campbell and other officials did not say how many people had been removed from their jobs or whether those high up the chain of command will be subject to discipline. Officials said the crew of an AC-130 gunship had been dispatched to hit a Taliban command...
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