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May 18, 2011

12 Killed In Afghanistan Protest Following Deadly NATO Night Raid 
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In Afghanistan, at least 12 people have been killed and 70 wounded in
violent protests following a deadly overnight raid by NATO forces in
northern Afghanistan. Local police and residents accused NATO and Afghan
troops of killing four civilians, including two women. NATO said all of
the dead were armed insurgents.



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