French soldier killed in 'friendly fire' incident

France's Defence Ministry says a French soldier in Afghanistan has died after he was accidentally shot by another French soldier.

It took place early Monday (11th July) as a convoy of armoured vehicles was entering a base in Afghanistan's eastern Tagab region. The convoy was returning from an operation.

The soldier was evacuated to a military hospital in Kabul, where he died.

Update: soldier identified as Brigadier Clement Kovac

Dutch Corporal Aldert Poortema

NETHERLANDS
Name:	Aldert Poortema
Age:	22
Rank:	Corporal
Unit:	44th Armored Infantry
Location:	Uruzgan province, Afghanistan
Date:	12 January 2008
Cause:	Gunshot wound from friendly fire incident

Dutch Pfc. Wesley Schol

NETHERLANDS
Name:	Wesley Schol
Age:	20
Rank:	Private 1st Class
Unit:	44th Armored Infantry
Location:	Uruzgan province, Afghanistan
Date:	12 January 2008
Cause:	Gunshot wound in friendly fire incident