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Combined Joint Task Force-82 Public Affairs
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WAZA KHWA, Afghanistan – With a somber mood filling the air, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials in Waza Khwa District held a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 8, signifying the opening of a new district center here.
The event occurred one day after the Kushamond sub-governor was ambushed and killed by enemy forces while traveling in Paktika.
The news of his death was the topic of conservation when provincial government officials and coalition forces arrived for the ceremony, but despite this tragedy it was decided the ceremony should continue.
The Provincial Director of Rural Reconstruction and Development Khalid Bahader, Afghan Gen. Zazay, provincial chief of police, Mulawi Shamamood, a provincial council committee member, Navy Cmdr. Eduardo Fernandez, Sharana provincial reconstruction commander and Waza Khwa shura members all attended the event.
Mulawi Shamamood, event master of ceremonies, began with a traditional Afghan prayer. Following prayer, a number of local leaders and officials spoke about the significance of the new district center.
"The tribes of Waza Khwa greatly appreciate the help of the international community in Afghanistan," Shamamood said.
He reminded the crowd that despite this one success, there is still more work to be done in the border districts (Terwa, Wor Mamay and Waza Khwa) of Paktika province.
As the community of Waza Khwa continues to improve their infrastructure, they must also remember to focus on governance, education and communication, Zazay added.
"In the last five years the international community has built schools, medical clinics, and government buildings, but unfortunately there are people out there that want to destroy them." Zazay continued, "The new Waza khwa District Center is good place for the people to come to see their government representatives."
Considering the circumstances surrounding the event, the ceremony was a considered a success by all involved, as the event allowed local citizens to interact with provincial government representatives as they explained their plans for future development.
| Date Taken: | 08.10.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 08.10.2007 07:56 |
| Story ID: | 11727 |
| Location: | AF |
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