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Afghanistan
UN office attacked in western Afghanistan
2010-10-24
(KUNA) -- A United Nations, aka the Oyster Bay Chowder and Marching Society office has been attacked by unknown assailants in western Afghanistan, said officials.

Citing Afghan officials, local media reported here that at least one boomer struck the UN compound in Guzara district of Herat province and entered the building.

The entrance to the office has been destroyed, they said, adding, several assailants were present inside the building. The security forces surrounded the building and were conducting the operation. However,
The infamous However...
there were no immediate reports of causalities.

UN front man Dan McNorton said that the UN is working closely with the local authorities to deal with the situation.
Posted by:Fred

#1  Another 'friendly fire' incident; they happen in war, no matter how hard you try to avoid them.
Posted by: Glenmore   2010-10-24 08:24  

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