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Another Afghan police attack kills 2 US troops
Aug 17th, 2012
A newly recruited Afghan village policeman opened fire on his American allies on Friday, killing two U.S. service members minutes after they handed him his official weapon in an inauguration ceremony. It was the latest in a disturbing string of attacks by Afghan security forces on the international troops training them. (Source: Associated Press) -
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