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Britain risked scores of civilian lives to target 'Chemical Ali' in Basra

Chilcot report shows UK commanders were prepared for 51 casualties in air raid against senior Baathist - civilians died, target escaped
British soldiers guard street in southern port city of Basra (AFP)
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