KABUL, Afghanistan - Numerous Afghan civilians were killed and injured today in two separate improvised explosive device attacks in southern Afghanistan.
In the first attack, a chartered-style bus carrying Afghan civilians struck an insurgent-placed IED. Afghan and coalition forces were on patrol on route 606 when they discovered the disabled bus.
In another attack, at least two civilians were killed after their vehicle struck an IED. Afghan and coalition forces were in the area and heard the explosion and attempted to provide medical assistance.
"This morning's tragic murder of Afghan civilians is an example of Mullah Omar's orders to his subordinates to capture or kill innocent civilians who support the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "These cowardly, murderous acts by the insurgents will not prevent us from securing a peaceful Afghanistan. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Afghanistan in a fight against the enemies of this country."
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07.28.2010
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07.28.2010 04:16
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KABUL, AF
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