Saturday, October 1
AFGHAN SCUZBALLS TAKING GOV'T OFFER, BECOMING EX
| October 1, 2005 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – In the wake of successful parliamentary elections, the Government of Afghanistan announced a dramatic increase in its reconciliation program applicants. More than 14 former enemy combatants have approached Afghan government officials expressing intent to join the government’s reconciliation program in the Kunar Province, which was once the scene of intense anti-coalition fighting. The reconciliation program, dubbed PTS or The Program Takhim-E Solh, which translates as the “Strengthening Peace Program,” is a program through which former insurgents and other anti-coalition fighters can renounce violence and join with the government of Afghanistan peacefully. “These developments illustrate that the government of Afghanistan’s successful parliamentary elections are signaling a beginning of the end for the enemies of Afghanistan,” said Brig. Gen. James G. Champion, Combined Joint Task Force-76 deputy commanding general (operations). “We also have a perfect example here of Afghan forces protecting the Afghan people. This operation was conceived and executed with virtually no U.S. involvement. Afghan national forces are quickly becoming a professional, dedicated and loyal force for good in this great nation.” Weblog LINK |
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