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    Taliban are placing IEDs where they know Afghan civilians could be harmed

    AFGHANISTAN

    06.30.2012

    Courtesy Story

    Regional Command Southwest

    HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Four civilians were killed by an improvised explosive device in Helmand province, June 30. The family members, two adults and two children, were riding on their motorcycle when they struck the IED.

    Also today in Helmand Province, one civilian was killed and three were wounded by an improvised explosive device near Lashkar Gah, June 30. Afghan police determined the explosion was triggered by a pressure plate.

    "As a result of the Taliban’s careless tactic of placing IEDs in areas where civilians could be harmed, they are knowingly killing innocent Afghan children, women, and men," said Lt. Col. Stewart Upton, spokesperson for ISAF's Regional Command Southwest.

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2012
    Date Posted: 06.30.2012 14:02
    Story ID: 90923
    Location: AF

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