Elders to protect NATO supplies
Pashtun tribal elders have promised to ensure security for supplies trucked through the Khyber Pass bound for foreign forces in Afghanistan, a government official said on Tuesday. Tahab Khan, a senior government official, said elders had signed an agreement with the authorities on Monday to ensure the safety of supplies. According to transport companies, more than 20 trucks hauling containers have been attacked since June.
Posted by: Fred 2008-09-03 |