Friday, March 16, 2012

6 Afghan civilians killed in Uruzgan province 6 Afghan civilians killed in Uruzgan province

According to local authorites in southern Uruzgan province, at least 6 Afghan civilians were killed following a deadly roadside
bomb explosion in this province.

The incident took place on Thursday morning around 11 am local time at Dehrawood district in Siajoi area.

Local officials further added, the incident took place after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb.

Provincial police chief spokesman Farid Ayel said, the victims are all members of a single family.

At least 2 others including the driver of the vehicle and another passenger were injured during the incident.

This comes as eight Afghan civilians were killed followign a roadside bomb explosion at Marjah district of southern Helmand
province.

No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Local officials blame the Taliban group for such incidents as the Taliban fighters are frequently use improvised explosive device and roadside bombs as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition forces which normally leads to civilians casualties.

from KHAAMA
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