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    Insurgents kills civilians, burn Mosque in Khamdesh

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    06.30.2012

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan -- The following is a statement from Gen. John R. Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force, regarding the insurgent attack on the units of the Afghan National Security Forces in Khamdesh district, Nuristan province.

    “Earlier today insurgents attacked elements of the Afghan Uniformed Police, Afghan Local Police and Afghan National Army. The ANA, with support from coalition ground and air forces, quickly responded to this initial attack.

    Realizing they could not defeat the ANSF, the insurgents once again turned their brutal attack against civilians. Tragically the insurgents killed or seriously wounded a number of women and children in today’s battle. Additionally, during this attack, insurgents set fire to six Afghan buildings and a mosque.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those killed and wounded by the Taliban today.”

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2012
    Date Posted: 06.30.2012 11:18
    Story ID: 90917
    Location: KABUL, AF

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