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Japanese NGO head among 6 killed in Nangarhar

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JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The head of a Japanese NGO was killed along with five Afghan aid workers in an attack in eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday morning.

Peace Japan Medical Services (PMS) chief Dr. Nakamura was rushed to a local hospital here after the assault, said Attaullah Khogyani, the governor’s spokesman.

The assault took place at about 8am when unidentified gunmen opened fire on Nakamura’s vehicle, Khogyani said. The NGO chief came under attack on his way to inspect a project

“Dr. Nakamura’s driver and four of his bodyguards were killed . . .

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