Tuesday, November 30, 2010

6 US troops in Afghanistan killed by Taliban man wearing police uniform-BBC

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11/29/10, "Afghan 'policeman' kills 6 US troops," BBC

"A gunman in an Afghan police uniform has killed six US service members in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
  • The man opened fire during a training mission in Pachir Wagam district, Nangarhar province, said Nato. He was also killed in the incident.

US officials later confirmed that all six were Americans, but declined to give further details.

  • The Taliban issued a statement saying it was responsible for the killings, AP news agency reported.

Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said the gunman had joined the border police in order to kill foreign soldiers.

  • "Today he found this opportunity and he killed six invaders," he said.

Nato said the incident was being investigated....

  • The individual who fired on the Isaf forces was also killed in the incident....
Taliban insurgents have previously dressed as police to carry out attacks."...
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