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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Afghan Soldier Kills U.S. Marine in Helmand Province Shooting

Afghan Soldier Kills U.S. Marine in Helmand Province Shooting

By Eltaf Najafizada - Feb 1, 2012

An Afghan soldier shot dead a U.S. Marine in the southern province of Helmand, the latest in a series of incidents that have raised tensions between local and foreign troops.

The Afghan army soldier opened fire at close range as he and the Marine guarded a joint operating base at about 12:30 a.m. today, General Sayed Malook, a corps commander based in Helmand, said by phone. The U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, confirmed one of its soldiers was shot dead by an individual wearing an Afghan uniform.
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