Survey On Human Trafficking In Afghanistan Documents Abuse
12 September 2008
'', International Organization for Migration, 12 September 2008
EXCERPT: "IOM today launched a field survey report on trafficking in persons in Afghanistan. The findings will be shared with relevant Afghan government ministries and other partners to develop effective future counter-trafficking strategies. The research provides an in-depth analysis of the trafficking phenomenon...
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Pakistan Order to Kill US Invaders
12 September 2008
'Pakistan Order to Kill US Invaders', The Australian, 12 September 2008
EXCERPT: "Key corps commanders of Pakistan's 600,000-strong army issued orders last night to retaliate against 'invading' US forces that enter the country to attack militant targets. The move has plunged relations between Islamabad and Washington into deep crisis over how to deal with al-Qa'ida and the Taliban What amounts to a dramatic order to 'kill the invaders',...
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Troop Shortfall Persists In Afghanistan
12 September 2008
'Troop Shortfall Persists In Afghanistan: Manley', Canada.com // Calgary Herald, 11 September 2008
EXCERPT: "Canada's ultimatum to NATO for extending military involvement in Afghanistan - 1,000 extra troops for Kandahar - remains unfulfilled, says John Manley, whose independent panel first demanded that extra reinforcement. And Manley said this troop shortfall persists as the Taliban insurgency has gained strength - further eroding security...
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Militants, Criminals Plague South Afghanistan
12 September 2008
'Militants, Criminals Plague South Afghanistan', San Francisco Chronicle, 12 September 2008
EXCERPT: "Nearly seven years after the U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban government, Afghan police are battling a growing insurgency and crime wave that threatens to further destabilize the country. Here in the southeast corner of the country along the Pakistan border, militants and criminal gangs strike with alarming frequency, residents...
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