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    Joint team investigating civilian casualty allegations in Farah

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    05.05.2009

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    U.S. Forces Afghanistan

    KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces and Afghan government have received reports on civilian casualties in conjunction with a militant attack on Afghan national security forces in Bala Baluk, Farah.

    Operations are ongoing in Farah, but a joint investigation will be conducted to determine exactly what happened.

    "We offer our condolences to those affected by today's operations and will immediately investigate the claims to determine what happened," said Col. Greg Julian, U.S. Forces spokesman. "We take the safety of Afghan civilians very seriously and sincerely regret any loss of life."

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2009
    Date Posted: 05.05.2009 11:22
    Story ID: 33221
    Location: KABUL, AF

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