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Article: U.S. paid $42.4 million to Iraqis; Sum covers 'collateral' damage; number compensated unknown.(PAGE ONE)(EXCLUSIVE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 27, 2008
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Byline: Sharon Behn, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Pentagon has paid more than $40 million to Iraqis whose family members were accidentally killed or their property destroyed by coalition military action since the beginning of 2005, according to interviews and documents that provide a glimpse into the extent of continuing civilian casualties in the conflict.
The condolence payments are meant to mitigate anger against the U.S. military as it works to reduce violence in Iraq. They are in keeping with a system in Iraqi Muslim culture in which a payment for damage or death eliminates the need for revenge.
Though they have spent the money, military officials say they can't ...
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