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KABUL – An Afghan civilian was killed after failing to adhere to several warnings to stop approaching a security perimeter in the Sharan district, Paktika province Tuesday.
After a convoy was attacked with an improvised explosive device, coalition forces set up a security perimeter and were approached by an Afghan who failed to stop after receiving several verbal and visual warnings. Coalition forces followed the appropriate escalation of force procedures and engaged the Afghan, fatally wounding him.
The Afghan National Police transported the Afghan to the Sharana City Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
International Security Assistance Forces follow strict rules in regards to escalation of force procedures and do not target civilians.
| Date Taken: | 09.15.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 09.14.2010 23:38 |
| Story ID: | 56279 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 58 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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