Afghan civilians killed, wounded in Marjah

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.31.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition force conducting a medical evacuation mission were forced to fire on two Afghan civilians who displayed hostile intent to the combined force in the area of Marjah in Helmand province Aug. 31.

The combined force had established a cordon to await the arrival of a medical evacuation helicopter when the two Afghan civilians approached the cordon. The combined force used established procedures to warn the individuals to stop and exit the area.

The individuals ignored the warnings and continued to advance toward the cordon. The combined force determined that the individuals displayed hostile intent, and in accordance with established procedures, the force fired on the individuals.

One Afghan civilian was killed and the other wounded. The combined force evacuated the wounded civilian to a nearby coalition medical facility where he received medical treatment.

The incident is under review.

• Date Taken: 08.31.2010
• Date Posted: 08.31.2010 20:30
• Story ID: 55492
• Location: KABUL, AF