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July 9, 2012

35 Killed in Afghanistan Violence 
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Violence continues to rage in Afghanistan where at least 35 people were
reported dead in nationwide attacks on Sunday. At least 29 Afghans,
mostly civilians, died in roadside bombings and militant attacks across
the country. Meanwhile seven NATO troops were killed in separate
attacks, including six U.S. soldiers who died in a roadside bombing in
eastern Afghanistan. NATO spokesperson Gunter Katz announced the deaths.

Gunter Katz: "I can confirm that yesterday seven American soldiers have
been killed in southern Afghanistan, anything else is still due to
investigation and I cannot give you any further details on this incident
for the time being. Yesterday was a tough day for Afghan civilians,
coalition and Afghan forces. A number of people were killed or injured
due to a number of roadside bombs and conflicts."

 

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