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Following the death of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ stringer, Ahmed Omed Khpulwak, in southern Afghanistan's Urozgan province in July, the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ called for an ISAF inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The confusion surrounding the circumstances of Omed's death added to the tragedy felt by his family and colleagues. The ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ recognises that ISAF has provided clarification that he was killed by a US soldier, ending a period of uncertainty.

We will be studying the details of the findings and await receipt of the full report.

The ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳, the wider media community and people around the world are greatly indebted to Ahmed Omed and all his colleagues who have been killed whilst doing their job.

Peter Horrocks, Director ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Global News, said: "The loss of Ahmed Omed is a tragedy for his family and friends as well as his colleagues at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳.

"Ahmed Omed's death further highlights the great dangers facing journalists who put their lives on the line to provide vital news from around the world. It is essential that journalists are given the best possible protection whilst reporting in dangerous situations so that the world can hear their stories.

"Our thoughts are with Ahmed Omed's family and we will continue to do all we can to support them."

Ahmed Omed was killed on Thursday 28 July 2011. He was 25 and joined the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ on 1 May 2008 as a stringer. He was also working for Pajwak Afghan news agency.

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ World Service Press Office