Flacks for both war-obsessed governments immediately blamed the other side for the deaths of the civilians.

Colman McCarthy
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After a conflict, both sides have strong motives for avoiding blame for those killed or injured. That's why those who cover wars frequently accuse each other of lying after a conflict. The truth is that both sides frequently exaggerate the number of civilian deaths as a way to pressure the other side into making concessions. For example, in the recent battle between Russia and Turkey over Syria, Russian officials claimed that Turkish forces killed 70 civilians—but they provided no evidence to back up their claim.

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