Lack Of Access May Spread Diseases: Health Ministry
04 November 2008
'Lack Of Access May Spread Diseases, Health Ministry Warns', IRIN News, 2 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Afghanistan's high maternal and infant mortality rates could increase and deadly diseases such as malaria could resurface if insurgents continue attacking health workers and impede access to vulnerable communities, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has warned. Minister of Health Mohammad Amin Fatemi on 1 November spoke of a 'possible...
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Afghan Intelligence Official Killed In Kandahar
04 November 2008
'', China View, 4 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Two armed men shot dead an intelligence official Monday evening in southern Afghan province of Kandahar, said an official on Tuesday. Abdul Qayum Qatawazi, the provincial intelligence chief told Xinhua that it occurred at around 6:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT) when two gunmen in motor bike opened fire at Azizullah the deputy chief...
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At Least 4 Civilians Dead, 11 Injured
04 November 2008
'', The Canadian Press, 4 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Reports suggest at least four Afghan civilians are dead and another 11 have been injured in violence that locals are blaming on coalition troops near a community in northern Kandahar province. If the reporters are accurate, it would be the latest in a string of civilian casualties that have angered Afghans and drawn outrage...
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Top US General Takes Tour To Afghanistan
04 November 2008
'', AFP, 4 November 2008
EXCERPT: "The new commander of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan arrived in Kabul Tuesday to assess efforts against insurgents, the US military said. General David Petraeus flew into Kabul from neighbouring Pakistan as part of a tour following his appointment on Friday. He would be meeting various leaders in Afghanistan, US Forces Afghanistan spokesman Colonel...
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