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| Afghanistan |
| Suicide Bomber Hits NATO Convoy |
| 2010-04-08 |
| [Quqnoos] A suicide bomber hit a convoy of NATO forces in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, killing one civilian and wounding 15 others The Afghan Ministry of Interior says the explosion early Wednesday appeared to have targeted a NATO convoy passing through the city's main intersection. It says the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber and damaged one of the military vehicles and several nearby shops. Local officials have said that no foreign troops have been harmed in the explosion. The attack comes two days after the killing of nearly a dozen Taliban fighters a NATO-led air strike in Khogyani district of the province. NATO commanders have predicted a bloody year ahead, calling it a decisive period to drive Taliban militants out of their strongholds across the country. |
| Posted by:Fred |