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    Afghan civilian killed by IED in Kandahar City

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    07.18.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan civilian was killed today when an ANP patrol struck an improvised explosive device in Kandahar City.

    “The insurgents indiscriminate method of targeting Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF forces continues to cause civilian casualties,” said Col. William Maxwell, ISAF Joint Command’s Combined Joint Operations director. “We remain committed to our Afghan partners to defeat the insurgency and help bring peace and stability for all Afghan citizens.”

    ISAF forces responded to the scene and provided support.

    According to ISAF records, insurgents have killed nearly 80 civilians and wounded more than 150 more in the past two weeks alone.

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2010
    Date Posted: 07.18.2010 08:37
    Story ID: 53010
    Location: KABUL, AF

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