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Merkel defends German mission in Afghanistan

Source: The Local

Berlin : Germany | 3 months ago

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In a speech to parliament, Merkel assured the bombing of two fuel trucks in the northern part of the country on Friday would be thoroughly investigated amid concerns it caused scored of civilian casualties. Each innocent loss of life in Afghanistan is one too many, she said. "Any innocent person...

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