Karzai warns Nato on 'daily killing' of civilians

KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday warned against the "daily killing" of civilians in Nato operations, saying the international force could face "huge problems" if the deaths did not stop.

The statement came after Afghan officials said nine children were killed in an air strike on Tuesday in the northeastern province of Kunar, which has seen a string of reported civilian deaths in Nato led operations.

"I once again point out that Nato and Isaf must focus on terrorist bases and havens or otherwise with the daily killing of innocent civilians, they will cause huge problems for themselves," Karzai said in a statement issued by his office.