Diggers ‘probably’ shot Afghan governor Rozi Khan
Mark Dodd; 8/10/08
Australian special forces probably killed an Afghan tribal leader and close ally of President Hamid Karzai, defence force chief Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston admitted yesterday, 19 days after the incident. The death, on September 18, followed an exchange of fire between Australian special forces and bodyguards loyal to Chora district governor Rozi Khan. Initial reports by the Australian Defence Force said a special forces patrol responded after being fired on by unknown attackers. It confirmed Mr Khan was among those killed but claimed there was no evidence to suggest Australians were directly responsible.
See: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24463262-5013404,00.html
Tags: Afghanistan, Australia, USA