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October 20, 2008

British Aid Worker Shot Dead in Afghanistan
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In Afghanistan, a British aid worker was shot dead earlier today as she
walked to work in Kabul. Gayle Williams worked with the organization
SERVE Afghanistan, a British-based Christian aid organization that
focuses on community development and education and vocational training
for people with disabilities. At least thirty aid workers have been
killed in Afghanistan this year. Another ninety-two have been abducted.



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