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Press Release | Feb. 24, 2009

Coalition members killed by IED in southern Afghanistan

By None , U.S. Forces - Afghanistan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 24, 2009

Release Number: 20092402-03

Coalition members killed by IED in southern Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - Four Coalition members were killed Feb. 24, in southern Afghanistan when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. The incident happened at about 12:40 p.m. while the Coalition members were on a joint patrol with Afghan National Security Forces. An Afghan civilian working with the Coalition forces was also killed in the incident.

Coalition personnel have secured the scene and the incident is under investigation.

Names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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United States Forces Afghanistan’s mission, in coordination with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force.  Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.

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