MIRZAKA WATCH - U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Haskins provides security during a shura in Mirzaka in Afghanistan's Paktya province, Nov. 4, 2010. Haskins is a member of the Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team. The shura enabled the new team personnel to introduce themselves to local Afghan leadership and discuss ongoing development projects. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Barry LooAfghan Soldier Investigated In Killing Of U.S. Soldiers -- New York Times
KABUL, Afghanistan — NATO and Afghan officials on Saturday said they were investigating reports that an Afghan soldier turned his weapon on American forces, killing two soldiers.
The incident took place in southern Helmand Province on Friday, officials said, but has not been officially confirmed.
“It does look like something along those lines has happened but it is still under investigation,” said United States Air Force Lt. Col. John L. Dorrian, a spokesman for the NATO-led International Assistance Force.
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