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| Afghanistan |
| Lashkargah Faces Serious Security Threats |
| 2016-10-15 |
| Local officials in Helmand on Friday said Lashkargah city, the provincial capital, is faced with serious security threats and that they need more reinforcements to secure the southern city. "It is difficult to defeat the insurgents if more troops are not deployed to the city, because right now the war has intensified in most parts of the city," said Karim Atal, head of Helmand Provincial Council. A security source told TOLOnews that due to a lack of coordination among Afghan security forces, U.S troops have taken the war leadership in Helmand. However, local officials have rejected the claim. Meanwhile, a number of displaced families in Helmand said they are facing with an unknown fate. "The residents who are hosting the displaced families are in trouble. Nearly 10 to 20 families are living in one house. Children are going through difficult times. Believe me, tonight I have not slept even for a single minutes," said Jalat Khan, member of a displaced family in Helmand. "All people have left. You will not find a home with residents here," said Mir Hamza, another displaced person in the province. Meanwhile, Abdul Jabbar Qahraman, head of military operations in Helmand said they need only one week to defeat the insurgents in the province. "As a general, I have assessed the dimensions of the war and the abilities of the enemy. Remember that from now on, I will need only seven days to end the conflicts in Helmand," he stated. He added: "After this, anyone, any commander and any policeman who leave their position, will be treated based on the law," said Abdul Rahman Saber, head of police operations in Helmand. |
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