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Military Corps established to strengthen security in Taliban stronghold

English.news.cn   2010-04-01 19:33:19 FeedbackPrintRSS

Speaking at the ceremony, Gen, McChrystal praised the role of Afghan national security forces in stabilizing security in the militancy-hit country.

The Military Corps 215, according to Afghan Defense Minister would cover all parts of Helmand, half of the neighboring Farah and most parts of southwestern Nimroz province.

Currently the strength of Afghan National Army (ANA) is around 95,000 and the government is trying to boost it up to 134,000 by the end of 2011.

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