Second Phase of Security Transition Starts from Northern Province

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Afghan government started the second phase of security transition on Thursday from northern Parwan province, officials said.

Afghan troops, in a ceremony today, took security responsibility of Parwan.
Afghan officials, US ambassador Ryan Crocker, US General John Allen, commander of foreign troops in Afghanistan and tribal leaders attended the ceremony.
Seven out of nine districts, as well as the provincial capital, were handed over to local troops.
Abdul Basir Salangi, governor of Parwan, said he was happy to have Afghan forces take over the security of the province.
Local troops will take security responsibility of 18 new areas in the second phase of transition. Afghan troops have been taken security responsibility of seven areas in the first phase.
The handover comes ahead of Bonn conference to be held on December 5 that will discuss Afghanistan's future after foreign combat troops leave the country by the end of 2014.
Delegates from more than 100 countries and international aid organisations are to meet in Bonn to discuss about Afghanistan's future.

Thursday, 01 December 2011 15:56
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 December 2011 16:41
Written by TOLOnews.com 

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