Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?

Six months ago, at least 12 people, including eight children, died during a US attack. The US has never admitted the civilian deaths. Here, the Guardian pieces together what happened that day

Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?

TL;DR

  • At least 12 people, including eight children, died in a US attack six months ago.
  • The US has not admitted to any civilian deaths in connection with the attack.
  • The Guardian has investigated the events of that day.