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KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition and Afghan forces operating in the Adirah region of Kandahar province are receiving broad levels of support from local citizens this month as a result of village stability operations and the associated new development projects in the region.
Working alongside coalition and Afghan security forces, the local community has come together to enhance their own security in the villages and push out insurgent elements operating in the area.
Increased security in the region has opened the door to development projects, coordinated with the assistance of a U.S. sponsored program known as the Commanders' Emergency Response Program.
Through this program, coalition forces and Afghan provincial officials have funded numerous construction projects and injected millions of dollars into the local economy.
Coalition officials said the improvements with security and development in Adirah are notable; just five months ago, there was little support for the Afghan government and their coalition partners.
"Today, we see a different Adirah region," said a coalition official.
"People have rejected the insurgents and have made a decision to support their government."
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.22.2010 11:52 |
| Story ID: | 53222 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 137 |
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