The battle will be the first test for the NATO-trained Afghan Army. Musa Qala is in the troubled Helmand province. The Taliban controls much of Helmand, which is also the center of Afghanistan's opium production.
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
News Item - Major Battle Set for Afghanistan
The Guardian (UK) is reporting that United States, United Kingdom and Afghani troops are preparing for a final assault on the Taliban-held city of Musa Qala.
The battle will be the first test for the NATO-trained Afghan Army. Musa Qala is in the troubled Helmand province. The Taliban controls much of Helmand, which is also the center of Afghanistan's opium production.
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The battle will be the first test for the NATO-trained Afghan Army. Musa Qala is in the troubled Helmand province. The Taliban controls much of Helmand, which is also the center of Afghanistan's opium production.
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