Hundreds of Afghan families have been fleeing Taliban-controlled territory in the southern Afghan province of Helmand ahead of an expected offensive by NATO and Afghan government troops. As many as 2,000 Taliban fighters reportedly are concentrated and fortifying themselves in and around the town of Marjah. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via Radio Free Europe
Informative story on the reported exodus from Marjah. Sourcing isn't extensive, but the authors quoted refugees, NATO and Afghan commanders and an Afghan official.
the sources in this story include citizens from helmand leaving their home, british military in the province, the afghan refugee affairs dept in the province and others. there are no sources which contradict the sense that citizens are anticipating a positive outcome in this test case for the new strategy for afghanistan
how sad it is to have even a very small understanding of the hardships of having a war to counter the hardships of losing your autonomy to those who want more power. this doesn't even cover the death toll caused from either side.
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