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March 21, 2004
Afghan Aviation Minister Killed

Afghan spokesman Khaleeq Ahmend reports that aviation minister Mirwais Sadiq was assassinated Sunday in Herat. The gunmen have not been identified.

Ahmend also said that Sadiq's father was targeted separately, but was unhurt.

There are conflicting reports, though;

Zahir Nayebzada, the government commander in Herat, accused forces of the provincial governor Ismail Khan of provoking the fighting by trying to take command of his division.

Nayebzada said Sadiq was not ambushed, but killed during fighting.

Posted by Michele at March 21, 2004 11:37 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Being Afghanistan's Civil Aviation Minister isn't good for one's health. Sadiq's predecessor as Civil Aviation Minister, Abdul Rahman, was assassinated at Kabul airport in February 2002.

Posted by: Dan Spencer at March 21, 2004 05:46 PM

See also GWOT post. This appears to be a major fight, with Tank battles in the streets now.

Posted by: Alan E Brain at March 21, 2004 06:22 PM

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