Seven civilians killed in Afghan police mistake

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Afghan border police shot dead seven civilians yesterday, near the border with Pakistan after mistaking them for Taliban rebels, according to police officials. The seven men were collecting wood after dark in the southern Afghanistan town of Spin Boldak, a common route for Taliban rebels.

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Posted By: Alfa Spartan
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