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2005-10-31 Afghanistan-Pak-India

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Posted by Fred 2005-10-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Another excellent reason to withold earthquake money. Scum, the lot of 'em.

Posted by Howard UK 2005-10-31 08:08|| 2005-10-31 08:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Gulf Times: More troops likely for AfghanistanPublished: Monday, 31 October, 2005,
LONDON: Defence Secretary John Reid yesterday said he was prepared to send further troops to Afghanistan, a day after a British soldier was killed in the country. The international coalition is seeking to beef up its presence in southern Afghanistan and Britain would be ready to play a role, Reid said. International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops mainly act as peacekeepers in Afghanistan since the 2001 US-led campaign ousted the Taliban regime. Britain has about 1,000 soldiers in Afghanistan and newspaper reports had suggested that a further 3,000 troops could be deployed. Reid said no decision had yet been taken.

âWe will be prepared if others are, and if we can get the resources and the right back up,â he told BBC television.

âNo reports at the moment can in any way be accurate because I have not made a final decision.â

He said that military means were not the only way of assisting Afghanistan, adding that aid and trade were also crucial. â AFP

Posted by Besoeker 2005-10-31 08:53|| 2005-10-31 08:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Send the Ghurkas to build a few girls' schools.. the Mullahs will freak.

Posted by Howard UK 2005-10-31 09:46|| 2005-10-31 09:46|| Front Page Top

#4 Go Howard! The haji will love the taste of the Kukri. "Kaphar Hunnu Bhanda Monru Rmaro Chhaa"

Posted by Besoeker 2005-10-31 09:51|| 2005-10-31 09:51|| Front Page Top

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