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Following the death of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ stringer, Ahmed Omed Khpulwak, in southern Afghanistan's Urozgan province in July, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Global News, said: "The loss of Ahmed Omed is a tragedy for his family and friends as well as his colleagues at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

"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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ on 1 May 2008 as a stringer. He was also working for Pajwak Afghan news agency.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Press Office