Syria conflict: 'Dozens of civilians killed' in US-led strikes in Manbij

At least 56 civilians have died in a US-led coalition air strikes near the Islamic State stronghold of Manbij in northern Syria. 

There was no immediate comment from the coalition, which has been providing air support for the Kurdish-led offensive to drive IS militants out of Manbij. 

The Syrian Observatory said 11 children were among those killed. 

The UK-based monitoring group's Director, Rami Abdul Rahman said the strikes appeared to have been carried out in error.


SOURCE: BBC News