A statement from Mr Karzai's office said initial reports indicated the civilians had died in "a series of operations by international forces" on Saturday 26th December.
It said he "strongly condemns the operation which caused civilian deaths and has appointed a delegation to investigate the incident".
The AFP news agency quoted a senior Afghan official as saying the death toll could change as investigations take place.
An unnamed Western official told AFP that US special forces had been conducting operations in the area, close to the border with Pakistan, and had killed and captured "a lot of Taliban". 30 Taliban by any chance? The usual number they claim after every bungled operation or massacre.
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