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Posted by kpete in Latest Breaking News
Tue Feb 09th 2010, 09:02 AM
Source: Reuters

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan villagers should stay inside and "keep their heads down" when thousands of U.S. Marines launch a massive assault on a densely-populated district in coming days, NATO's civilian representative to Afghanistan said Tuesday.

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NATO forces have decided to advise civilians in Marjah not to leave their homes, although they say they do not know whether the assault will lead to heavy fighting.

HEADS DOWN, STAY INSIDE

"The message to the people of the area is of course, keep your heads down, stay inside when the operation is going ahead," Sedwill said.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6181...
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