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Four IRC Aid Workers Killed in Afghanistan


August 13, 2008
By The IRC
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Four International Rescue Committee aid workers were killed this morning in an ambush in Logar Province in Afghanistan: Mohammad Aimal, 25, of Kabul, Afghanistan.  He had worked as a driver for the IRC since 2002. Shirley Case, 30, of Williams Lake, British Columbia.  She joined the IRC on June 8 in Afghanistan to manage education programs designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities. Nicole Dial, 30, a dual citizen of Trinidad and the United States.  Her permanent residence was in Trincity, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.  She joined the IRC May 21 in Afghanistan as a coordinator in the agency’s programs for children. Jacqueline (Jackie) Kirk, Ph.D., 40, of Outrement, Quebec, a dual citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom.  An education-programs technical advisor, she had worked for the IRC since 2004.  She provided support for the agency’s children’s education programs worldwide.  A second Afghan driver employed by the IRC was seriously wounded in the attack and has been hospitalized. “We are stunned and profoundly saddened by this tragic loss,” says George Rupp, president of the IRC.  “These extraordinary individuals were deeply committed to aiding the people of Afghanistan, especially the children who have seen so much strife.  Words are inadequate to express our sympathy for the families and loved ones of the victims and our devoted team of humanitarian aid workers in Afghanistan.” The full latest IRC statement is available here. We'll post updates as we get them. For more information: Current IRC programs in Afghanistan More about the IRC's work in Afghanistan over the years Current IRC programs for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
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My heart breaks to hear about

Submitted by Maggie Stewart-Grant (not verified) on August 14, 2008 - 1:30pm.

My heart breaks to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts are with the families, other IRC workers who knew them, and all of IRC as we move forward.

In their service to the

Submitted by Diane Gandee Sorbi (not verified) on August 14, 2008 - 10:51am.

In their service to the people of Afghanistan, these dedicated and courageous people lost their lives because of a cowardly act of violence. My heart goes out to their families and friends, and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am deeply saddened by the

Submitted by Maryanne Loughry (not verified) on August 14, 2008 - 12:57am.

I am deeply saddened by the deaths of our IRC colleagues.
In peace and prayer,
Maryanne Loughry

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