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Canadian Convoy Bombed in Afghanistan

Attack precedes Canada's vote on unpopular operation

By Lucas Laursen,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2008 7:39 AM CDT
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(Newser) – A suicide attack on a Canadian convoy in Afghanistan killed a civilian, injured at least one soldier, and set ablaze a nearby home less than half a mile from the Canadian base of operations in Kandahar. The Taliban took credit for the attack, which comes just as Canada is about to debate whether or not to stick with the operation, widely opposed by the Canadian public.

Canada has demanded international support, including helicopters, unmanned aircraft, and more troops. Kandahar, where its operation is focused, is one of the most dangerous provinces in Afghanistan. The military mandate extends through 2011, but parliament votes tomorrow on whether to leave early.

Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force stand near a group of Afghan civilians who are being held for questioning near the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. A suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of Canadian troops Wednesday in the southern city of Kandahar,...
Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force stand near a group of Afghan civilians who are being held for questioning near the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March...   (Associated Press)
Afghan police officers and Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force inspect the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. A suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of Canadian troops Wednesday in the southern city of Kandahar, killing a passing civilian and wounding two soldiers.(AP...
Afghan police officers and Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force inspect the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. A suicide car bomber attacked a...   (Associated Press)
Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force inspect the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. A suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of Canadian troops Wednesday in the southern city of Kandahar, killing a passing civilian and wounding two soldiers.(AP Photo/Allauddin Khan)
Canadian soldiers of the International Security Force inspect the site of an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. A suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of Canadian troops Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
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Another recent Canadian casualty
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Attack comes amid rising violence
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