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New Zealand Soldier Dies in Afghanistan - No Comment on Circumstances
New Zealand Soldier Dies in Afghanistan - No Comment on Circumstances
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By Mark P. WilliamsNZDF Press Conference - 4th April, 2012
Today the Defence Force held a press conference regarding the death of Corporal Douglas Hughes, aged 26, in Afghanistan yesterday. The Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones said Corporal Hughes sustained injuries in a non-battle related incident while off duty which resulted in his death. The Chief of Defence Force and the Minister of Defence Jonathan Coleman both extended their sympathies to the family and friends of Corporal Hughes.
The Minister of Defence extended condolences to the family and whanau of Corporal Hughes and acknowledged his service to New Zealand. Lieutenant General Rhys Jones then read a statement on behalf of Corporal Hughes family and took questions. He confirmed that the NZDF is conducting an investigation into the death of Corporal Hughes but would not confirm speculations about the circumstances.
NZDF Release: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1204/S00054/nz-soldier-dies-in-afghanistan-release-3.htm
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Mark P. Williams
Political Journalist and Independent Academic Researcher
Journalist and independent academic researcher with primary interests in politics and literature.
As a researcher I am a contributor to various academic publications, including Alluvium journal of 21st century literature, The Literary London Journal, The Irish Journal of Gothic and Horror Studies, and Critical Engagements: Journal of the UK Network for Modern Fiction Studies (UKNMFS).
As a journalist, I have worked as Parliamentary reporter for Scoop Independent Media and International editor for the Scoop Review of Books.
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