BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Insurgents caused 24 civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, killing seven and injuring 17 Afghan civilians, from July 1-31. They injured 17 innocent Afghan civilians and killed seven.
In a single incident in Khuygani district, Nangarhar province an insurgent-placed improvised explosive device struck a civilian vehicle, detonating and killing four Afghan civilians and wounding two, July 21.
"This was a cowardly and horrific act of insurgents that killed innocent civilians who were only going about their daily lives. We condemn the killing of innocent civilians by anyone with the strongest terms," said Gul Agha Shirzai, Nangarhar provincial governor.
Despite the efforts of the enemies of government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, ISAF forces in eastern Afghanistan remain committed to partnering with their Afghan National Security Forces counterparts to secure a stable and prosperous future for the Afghan people.
| Date Taken: | 08.01.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 08.01.2012 06:16 |
| Story ID: | 92483 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
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