New Approach to Afghanistan Likely

McChrystal, a former Special Operations commander, pledged that if confirmed he will take extreme measures to avoid Afghan civilian casualties -- a problem that has long tarnished the U.S.-led military campaign -- putting civilians at risk only when necessary to save the lives of coalition troops. New Approach to Afghanistan Likely

McChrystal warns of greater casualties in Afghanistan Los Angeles Times
US report finds airstrike errors in deaths in Afghanistan Houston Chronicle
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