Germany to Release New Strategy at London Conference
06 January 2010
Germany to Release New Afghanistan Strategy at London Conference, Deutsche Welle, 6 January 2010
EXCERPT: "The German government says it intends to unveil new strategy plans at the international conference on Afghanistan in London on January 28. German Defense Minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg told the daily Leipziger Volkszeitung that concrete plans would be announced in London, and that they would concern more than just new troop levels. 'Germany...
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Afghanistan A Gold Mine for Security Companies
06 January 2010
, Russia Today, 6 January 2010
EXCERPT: "Private military companies are being criticized for profiteering from the conflict in Afghanistan while the number of deadly attacks keeps rising and the local population remains in an insecure environment. General Khatool Mohammadzai from the Afghan National Army notes, 'This is war. President Karzai says it will take fifteen years for our army...
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2009 Worst Year for Afghan Children: ARM
06 January 2010
2009 Worst Year for Children: Rights Watchdog, IRIN News, 6 January 2010
EXCERPT: "Armed conflict killed hundreds of children and adversely affected many others in 2009 - the deadliest year for Afghan children since 2001 - an Afghan human rights group has said. About 1,050 children died in suicide attacks, roadside blasts, air strikes and in the cross-fire between Taliban insurgents and pro-government Afghan and foreign forces from...
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