"Schock Fotos." "shocking and disgusting," and Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung said
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel called photos of German soldiers in Afghanistan playing with a skull ..those involved will be dealt with harshly.
"It is crucial to clarify through a clear and unambiguous reaction that the behavior of German soldiers in Afghanistan is condemnable. There are no excuses," Merkel said in a written statement.
"There is no doubt regarding the pictures that the behavior of German soldiers in Afghanistan damages the reputation of the German Bundeswehr (military), which succeeded in building up a high reputation by being involved in international missions over the last years. The incidence also harms the standing of our country."
"It is crucial to clarify through a clear and unambiguous reaction that the behavior of German soldiers in Afghanistan is condemnable. There are no excuses," Merkel said in a written statement.
"There is no doubt regarding the pictures that the behavior of German soldiers in Afghanistan damages the reputation of the German Bundeswehr (military), which succeeded in building up a high reputation by being involved in international missions over the last years. The incidence also harms the standing of our country."
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More Images Implicate German Soldiers in AfghanistanMore images showing German soldiers playing with skulls and bones in Afghanistan have surfaced. The site had been a regular stopping point for patrols. Those who didn't play along were considered wimps.
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