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Man Wounded in US Raid On ISIS Head Says His Future Was Destroyed

Jul 25, 2023

Daniel Estrin, NPR international correspondent, dives deep into the fallout of a 2019 U.S. military raid targeting an ISIS leader. He reveals shocking discrepancies between official claims and survivor testimonies about civilian casualties. The discussion highlights the long-term consequences faced by affected families and the urgent need for reevaluating military practices to protect civilians. Estrin also addresses a Pentagon report that suggests a renewed commitment to minimizing such casualties, emphasizing the complexities and challenges that remain.

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Intro

5min

Exploring the Consequences of Civilian Casualties in Military Raids

5min

Addressing Civilian Casualties: Insights and Future Commitments

2min

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

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This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, international correspondent Daniel Estrin, and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.

The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Additional editorial assistance from from Andrew Sussman. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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