Families of Afghans killed in US drone raids seek probe Relatives and tribal elders deny US and Afghan officials' claims the air strikes hit Taliban-associated fighters.

Since 2001, US drone attacks have become a near regular cause of death in Afghanistan

Relatives and tribal elders in southeastern Afghanistan are demanding an investigation into the killing of 17 people by US drones this week, claiming the air strikes hit civilians - not members of armed groups.
US army officials said on Thursday two air strikes in Paktika province, near the Pakistani border, had only targeted fighters, without any evidence of civilian casualties.
Afghan officials confirmed to waptell that 17 people had been killed in Wednesday's strikes in Gomal district, but added they all had links to the Taliban.