Afghan and Coalition team provide humanitarian assistance in Zabul province

ARGHANDAB, AFGHANISTAN

03.07.2011

Story by Lt. Arlo Abrahamson 

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

ZABUL, Afghanistan – Local government and police in the Arghandab district partnered with U.S. Navy SEALs to reopen a bazaar for citizens of Ab Ol Qayam Kalay and Angur Kalay villages in Zabul province March 7.

The bazaar was closed by insurgents 13 months ago, hindering local villagers’ ability to purchase and sell goods.

The combined team also helped with the humanitarian distribution of flour, potatoes, rice, beans, tea, fruit, and cooking oil.

Approximately 50 families showed up to receive distributed goods.

“The Afghans took the lead in distributing the food and the village elders assisted by ensuring the families in the greatest need received food first,” said U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jacob Dillon, a Special Operations spokesperson.

• Date Taken: 03.07.2011
• Date Posted: 03.12.2011 01:13
• Story ID: 66922
• Location: ARGHANDAB, AF