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Polish soldiers stand trial for killing Afghan civilians

Published: 11 March, 2009, 09:30


Defense attorney Andrzej Reichelt (l) talks to warrant officer Andrzej Osiecki (AFP photo)

A trial is gripping Poland, with seven soldiers in the dock over the killing of six civilians – including a pregnant woman and child – in a mortar attack in Afghanistan.

 
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