Karzai Condemns Corpse Photos and Calls for Security Transition

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called photos of US troops posing with the severed corpses of Taliban fighters “disgusting.” Karziai used the photos’ release to push for a speedier transition of security responsibilities from NATO to Afghan forces. President Obama has urged that the photos be investigated and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has delivered several apologies. 

 

Via The Guardian