Militants Hit NATO Terminal In Pakistan
03 April 2009
'Militants Hit NATO Terminal In Pakistan', PressTV, 3 April 2009
EXCERPT: "At least nine NATO trucks have been destroyed after suspected Taliban militants attacked a supply terminal in northwest Pakistan. Local police authorities told Press TV that unknown gunmen targeted the Port World Logistic terminal in Peshawar with petrol bombs and rockets. 'There were no casualties in the attack early Friday, but the fire destroyed...
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Casualties Caused By IEDs On The Rise
03 April 2009
'Casualties Caused By IEDs In Afghanistan On The Rise', USA Today, 2 April 2009
EXCERPT: "Roadside bombs cause 75% of casualties to coalition forces in Afghanistan, up from 50% two years ago, prompting urgent pleas from commanders there for more armored vehicles to protect troops, according to data and interviews. The growth in casualties caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) worries Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who...
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Civilians And The International Security Strategy
03 April 2009
'', ActionAid // AfghanAid // CARE Afghanistan et al, 3 April 2009
EXCERPT: "The intensification and spread of the conflict in Afghanistan is increasingly affecting civilians. In 2008 there were over 2,100 civilian casualties, 55% of which were caused by militants. Despite steps to reduce civilian casualties, international military forces (IMF) caused 552...
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Smart Development In Practice
03 April 2009
'', Oxfam America, 2 April 2009
EXCERPT: "This report aims to convey the views of people who have extensive experience with US development aid to Afghanistan. For that purpose, 40 people were interviewed in Kabul in November and December 2008. They included employees of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), other foreign donors, contractors, consulting...
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