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Tragic loss for NZDF, says Defence Minister
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Minister of Defence
5 August 2012
Media Statement
Tragic loss for NZDF, says
Defence Minister
Defence Minister Jonathan
Coleman has offered his condolences to the families of two
New Zealand Defence Force soldiers killed in action in
Bamyan overnight.
A further six NZDF soldiers were wounded in a clash with insurgents in the North Eastern area of the province, which also involved local security forces.
"The NZDF was responding to local security forces coming under attack and it developed into a serious incident," said Dr Coleman.
"The thoughts of the government and the people of
New Zealand are with the NZDF today. Our thoughts are
especially with the families of those who died, and the
families of those who were wounded."
"The work the
NZDF undertake in this region is dangerous and they have
been well trained to respond to these incidents," he
said.
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