Afghan killed in clash with US troops

An Afghan has been shot dead during a gun battle with US special forces near the American base at Bagram, a US spokesman said today.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2003 - 09:09

An Afghan has been shot dead during a gun battle with US special forces near the American base at Bagram, a US spokesman said today.

The clash happened yesterday near the town of Deh Rawood, a day after a 107mm rocket landed outside Bagram air base and several of its observation points came under fire.

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