Enlisting Tribes Against Militants Carries Risks
24 November 2008
'Enlisting Tribes Against Militants In Afghanistan Carries Risks', Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 23 November 2008
EXCERPT: "General David McKiernan, the top commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan, has recommended giving more power to local councils to stem violence in the country. McKiernan added that such an approach would have multiple benefits. It would allow the Afghan government in Kabul to empower these committees...
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ADB Gives 30 Million Dollars To Rebuild Agriculture
24 November 2008
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EXCERPT: "The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday it is extending a grant of 30 million dollars to help rebuild Afghanistan's livestock and agriculture sectors after years of war and drought. The grant will help in the setting up of five slaughterhouses as well as a number of small-scale packing, sorting, grading, drying, and cold storage...
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Violence Against Afghan Children Rising: UN
24 November 2008
'Violence Against Afghan Children Rising: UN', Reuters, 23 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Violations of children's rights are increasing in Afghanistan with more attacks against schools, more children killed and more evidence of child sexual abuse, the United Nations said on Sunday. The report was conducted using a combination of data from agencies working across Afghanistan and anecdotal reports or allegations of violations against...
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NATO Calls For More Troops To Fight Insurgents
24 November 2008
'NATO Calls For More Troops As Afghan Insurgency Heats Up', Channel News Asia, 24 November 2008
EXCERPT: "NATO commanders in Afghanistan need more troops and equipment to combat the Taliban, the alliance's top officer warned on Monday, as insurgent attacks mount in southern and eastern regions. US General John Craddock said that, based on a new assessment, the commanders would need three military brigades - around 10,000 troops...
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