The U.S. will provide Condolence for those affected by the drone strike on August 29.

The U.S Department of Defense will be providing money to the families who were affected by the drone strike on August 29, killing 10 civilians, 7 of whom were children, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Tensions between America and the Taliban have been gradually increasing, causing thousands of civilians to be killed in the crossfire. Before the Taliban successfully took over Afghanistan, the Department of Defense had been bombing suspected terrorist hiding spots. Although accurate a majority of the time, there are many instances of villages and slums being annihilated, causing criticism from many activists all around the globe. 

Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, took the stage to publicly apologize for “the loss of life” which had occurred under his jurisdiction. Kahl even met with Steven Kwon, president of  Nutrition and Education International. One of the people killed was Zemari Ahmadi, an aid worker for Kwon’s organization. In his speech, Kahl commended Mr. Ahmadi for his excellent work, “providing care and lifesaving assistance for people facing high mortality rates in Afghanistan.”

Although condolence payments are not a requirement when there is property damage, personal injury, or death, the U.S. has specified that they will aid the families who were affected, to “maintain relations,” while supporting Afghan citizens through an already difficult time.