http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=52294&sectionid=3510203


Press TV (Iran)/Reuters
April 19, 2008


US used DU in Afghan war?


Afghan health officials say it is highly probable that
Washington used depleted uranium during its invasion
of Afghanistan in 2001.

Speculation was fueled after increased cases of
malformed babies were reported in heavily bombed
areas, forcing the government to launch an extensive
investigation into the matter.

"We have decided to do a study to see what is going
on," said Afghan deputy public health minister for
technical affairs Faizullah Kakar.

"We will take samples of soil, rocks, water in
different areas where the war had taken place in the
past and look in the same area to see if there is an
excess of malformed babies," he explained.

"It's then that we can tell you what is going on. But
until then it is still speculation," Reuters quoted
Kakar as saying.

He affirmed that in spite of Washington's denial, an
unnamed US expert has confirmed that America had used
depleted uranium during the war.




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