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Abdullah arrives in Helmand amid deteriorating security situation
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah... the former foreign minister of the Northern Alliance government, advisor to Masood, and candidate for president against Karzai. Dr. Abdullah was born in Kabul and is half Tadjik and half Pashtun... has arrived in Helmand ...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan... as the province has been witnessing fierce festivities during the past two days. The Office of the Chief Executive confirmed his arrival in Helmand as he leads a high level delegation to meet with the local officials. Local officials in Helmand also confirmed that CE Abdullah has arrived in Helmand is currently busy meeting with the local officials. Provincial governor’s front man Omar Zwak said the Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior are among the bigwigs accompanying CE Abdullah during his visit. He said the meeting has been organized with the local officials in 215th Maiwand Corps of the Afghan National Army. The Office of the President, ARG Palace, earlier said a high level delegation will visit the province to review the security situation. Posted by: Fred 2017-02-01 |
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