Australian Troops Kill Five Afghan Children
13 February 2009
'Australian Troops Kill Five Afghan Children', The Associated Press, 13 February 2009
EXCERPT: "Australian special forces soldiers have killed five children in an attack on a compound in Afghanistan. The tragedy has triggered a strong warning from the Afghan Government that civilian deaths are playing into the hands of the Taliban. Afghan ambassador Amanullah Jayhoon said his Government was very concerned that the Australians...
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The Warlords Of Afghanistan
13 February 2009
'The Warlords Of Afghanistan', TIME, 12 February 2009
EXCERPT: "As the Obama Administration signals that it intends to devote more attention to the war in Afghanistan, many Afghans claim that in the name of fighting the Taliban, the West is ignoring abuses committed by its Afghan proxies. One of the worst offenders, alleges Samimi, a researcher with the Afghanistan Human Rights Organization, is Abdul Rashid Dostum, an ethnic-Uzbek...
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Russia To Help US In Afghanistan For A Price
13 February 2009
'Russia To Help US In Afghanistan For A Price', Reuters UK, 13 February 2009
EXCERPT: "Russia is ready to play a more active role in helping fight the Taliban in Afghanistan if the United States is prepared to water down its plans for a missile defence shield and NATO enlargement. Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the Soviet military's humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan and Russia, which shares Western worries about...
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The A To Z Guide To Afghanistan Assistance 2009
13 February 2009
'', Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), 12 February 2009
EXCERPT: "Updated each year, The A to Z Guide to Afghanistan Assistance aims to enhance general understanding of the array of actors, structures and government processes related to aid and reconstruction efforts in the country. The guide provides: an extensive glossary of assistance terms, an overview of...
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