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| Spanish Soldiers in Afghanistan (file photo) |
The attacker and a 12-year-old boy were wounded in return fire from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops, who suffered no casualties in the latest "green-on-blue" assault.
A spokesman for the Badghis governor told Pajhwok Afghan News the insider attack took place at 10am in Maqur district, where the Spanish soldiers were inspecting reconstruction projects.
Syed Sharafuddin Majidi said the attacker, who was detained after being injured, was suffering from a mental disorder. But a security official, who did not want to be named, revealed the assailant was killed in retaliatory fire. He gave no further details about the incident.
In response to an emailed query from Pajhwok, the multinational force confirmed that two individuals wearing ANA uniforms turned their weapons against ISAF service members, wounding one.
“There were no fatalities. ISAF service members returned fire, wounding one of the shooters. Both attackers are currently in ANA custody. ISAF and Afghan officials are assessing the incident,” it added.
Since the beginning of the current year, at least 57 NATO-led troops have been killed in 37 insider attacks in different parts of the country.
from Pajhwok
By Pajhwok Report Nov 10, 2012 - 15:00
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