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Two Britons killed in Afghanistan
Two Britons and an Afghan interpreter working for UK-based Global Risk Strategies on a programme to support the country's elections were killed yesterday in the eastern province of Nuristan, the company said. The three men, whose names were not released, were on a field mission to check the feasibility of setting up sites to register voters. The Taliban yesterday claimed responsibility for the killings, according to Reuters news agency. Global, which provides security and logistics support, said it would not be discouraged from continuing its work, but the attack will shake confidence in the ability of non-governmental organisations to help protect the electoral process. Jean Arnault, UN envoy, condemned the killings.Posted by: Steve White 2004-05-06 |
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