Battle for Afghanistan's South is key: Canadian general
canada.com
Such work included tackling corruption, creating infrastructure, such as power grids and highways and shifting farmers from the opium trade to other crops. "We are looking at corruption because it is a big aspect," Champagne said of a perva...
CBS Exclusive: Sources Say Force Will Grow to 100,000 with Long-Term ...
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between the crosses row on row. Oh, wait, we fly them home. No crosses on the fields anymore. One could complete this poem, modernize it, but the end is sure to be different from the original. These poppies produce opium and THAT all the di...
Afghans tour Colo. farms to pick up agriculture tips
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officials aim to "improve the livestock and crop production," which can increase income for villagers who otherwise grow opium poppies, Gonzalez said. "We want to have a situation where our involvement in security is no longer necessary.
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