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    Afghan civilian accidentally killed in Helmand

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    02.20.2010

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    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan — A civilian was killed in Nad-e Ali yesterday morning after an ISAF patrol believed he was carrying an IED toward them.

    According to initial reports, the patrol warned the individual by waving their hands, providing verbal warnings and firing small pen flares into the air. The man dropped the box, turned and ran away from the patrol, and then for an unknown reason turned and ran toward the patrol at which time they shot and killed him.

    After a search of the individual it was determined the box, which appeared to be filled with IED-making materials, was not an IED. The unit involved will conduct a shura with local leaders to discuss how to minimize future incidents such as this and a condolence payment will be offered to the family according to local customs.

    "This is truly a regrettable incident, and we offer our condolences to the family," said Navy Capt. Jane Campbell, ISAF Joint Command spokesperson.

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    Date Taken: 02.20.2010
    Date Posted: 02.20.2010 03:38
    Story ID: 45617
    Location: KABUL, AF

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