Top Commander Says Afghan Handoff "Years Away"
06 April 2009
'', The Associated Press, 6 April 2009
EXCERPT: "The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said Monday it will be years before coalition forces can make a complete handoff to Afghan security forces, despite the arrival of thousands of new troops beginning this month and signs of diplomatic progress. Army Gen. David McKiernan told newspaper executives gathered at The...
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Controversial Law On Hold For Review
06 April 2009
'', Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 6 April 2009
Excerpt: "Afghanistan's Justice Ministry has said a law for the country's Shi'a minority, which has caused an international uproar because of controversial provisions on women's rights, is on hold and under review. The ministry said for now it would not publish the law in the country's official gazette,...
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Russia, Afghanistan Step Up Anti-Drug Efforts
06 April 2009
'Russia, Afghanistan Step Up Anti-Drug Efforts', RIA Novosti, 6 April 2009
EXCERPT: "Russia and Afghanistan agreed on Monday to step up joint efforts to tackle drug trafficking, the Russian Interior Ministry said. Russian Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev met in Moscow with Afghan Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Daoud, who oversees anti-drug efforts in his country. 'At the meeting, issues of cooperation against illegal...
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2008 Was Deadliest Year For Aid Workers: Report
06 April 2009
'2008 Was Deadliest Year For Aid Workers: Report', Reuters, 6 April 2009
EXCERPT: "Soaring violence in Somalia and Afghanistan helped make 2008 the most dangerous year on record for aid workers, with 122 killed while carrying out their work, a report showed on Monday. Aid work is now more risky than U.N. peacekeeping as attacks become increasingly politically motivated in some countries, researchers said. Last year...
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