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| Afghanistan |
| Chieu Hois in Helmand |
| 2010-12-31 |
| [Tolo News] An Islamic exemplar group, which was operating in southern Helmand province, renounced violence and joined the government, senior provincial officials said. The group comprised of six fighters was targeting Afghan and foreign security troops in southern Marja district in Helmand province. Governor of Helmand province said this is the first time that a number of beturbanned goons in the province have laid down their arms and joined the grinding of the peace processor. "This is the first group of hard boyz in the province to renounce violence and join the government," Governor Gulab Mangal said. Mr Mangal said the government will make efforts to provide job opportunities to those who stop violence and join the grinding of the peace processor. Meanwhile, ...back at the ranch... Isaf forces announced that a roadside kaboom blast in Helmand province has claimed lives of ten civilians. Isaf said four other civilians have been hurt in the incident. Helmand is a restive province located in the south of Afghanistan that has most often been the scene of bloodiest Islamic exemplar attacks. |
| Posted by:Fred |