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| 21 Insurgents Surrender to Govt in Badghis |
| 2011-02-22 |
| [Tolo News] Twenty one bully boyz surrendered to government in western Badghis province on Monday, local officials said. The men were active in Qadis district of the province. The 21 men inclusing their commander , Mullah Isfandyar, have surrendered to government, a front man for governor of Badghis told TOLOnews. The men have handed over their weapons to Afghan forces, he added. The group said they will support grinding of the peace processor in their district and will not fight against the government again. Provincial officials expressed optimism saying security will improve in Qadis district in the province if more bully boyz renounce violence. Taliban have not yet commented. Afghan officials said they will start military operations in western Afghanistan soon to wipe out the jihad boys. |
| Posted by:Fred |