Shooting Documented

Two aid workers wounded in Loy Shor

Loy Shor, Shinkay, Zabul, Afghanistan United Nations
2 wounded

Two contracted partners of a UN agency were wounded when anti-government elements (AGE) shot at their vehicle in Loy Shor after trying to stop it from returning to the agency's office. The driver was able to avoid stopping but he and the passenger were both wounded when the opened fire. They were able to make it to an Afghanistan National Army checkpoint and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Both survived the attack. Means of attack recorded as shooting. Context ambush. Actor Not applicable. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 2292.

People involved

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