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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — More than 100 local Afghan leaders gathered at the Tag Ab District Center March 10 with Afghan and U.S. government and military officials, to continue talks concerning the Tag Ab stability initiative.
Gov. Abu Baker of Kapisa opened the meeting and emphasized the need to form a unified shura council over the next month to bring peace and stability by talking to anti-government elements and convincing them to lay down their weapons and work with Afghan government for a better future for all of the Afghan people.
"This shura was another important step in achieving long-term stability in Tag Ab District. It addressed the governance, development and security lines of operation in our counter-insurgency campaign in a way that was understandable to the Tag ab elders and the shura representatives," said Task Force Warrior commander, Col. Scott A. Spellmon.
Afghan national army commander, Gen. Zamari, addressed the Afghan leaders in attendance and urged them to support the government and the ANA working in Kapisa province.
"When you send your sons to join the Army rather than the Taliban, then we can move forward," Zamari said.
He said when he no longer had to waste money fighting the insurgency in Tagab, there would be more money available for development.
"We need peace, and if you help me and show me the enemy ... who is helping the enemy in the area with weapons and food ... anywhere the enemy is, we are going to attack," Zamari said.
| Date Taken: | 03.15.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2009 05:00 |
| Story ID: | 31127 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 280 |
| Downloads: | 261 |
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