Global General
NATO denies killing civilians in Afghanistan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-01-12 22:35
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KABUL: The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) denied involvement in killing civilians in southern Afghan province of Helmand on Tuesday.
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However it added that the troops shot dead a militant in Garmsir district on Tuesday.
"During today's protest, an insurgent sniper shot an Afghan official in Garmsir District. ISAF service members identified the insurgent sniper, shot and killed him," the press release said.
There were no other injuries or shots fired, it noted.
Thirteen civilians were reportedly killed and 25 others wounded as the NATO-led troops attempted to disperse protesters in Garmsir district on Tuesday.
