(VOVWORLD) - The US Embassy in Kabul has accused the Taliban of committing war crimes after a report from an Afghan watchdog concluded that the insurgent group violated international law by killing civilians and looting the property of private citizens.
 The Taliban has launched more attacks on the Afghan Government. (Photo: Reuters) |
The Embassy tweeted Monday that: “In Spin Boldak, Kandahar, the Taliban massacred dozens of civilians in revenge killings. These murders could constitute war crimes; they must be investigated and those Taliban fighters or commanders responsible held accountable.”
The same day, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani blamed Afghanistan’s deteriorating security situation on the US announcement that it is withdrawing its troops.
Presenting his security plan to Parliament, Ghani said the situation in the war-torn nation will be under control within six months, adding that the US has pledged its full support.