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August 24, 2010

NATO Troops Accused of Killing Eight Afghan Civilians
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In northern Afghanistan, NATO troops have been accused of killing eight
Afghan civilians during an early morning raid. Local authorities say
NATO troops injured twelve other people and took nine prisoners.
Meanwhile, five NATO troops died Monday. The dead included two French
soldiers, one Hungarian and one American. Four more NATO troops died on
Sunday.



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