Sunday, September 29, 2013

CANADA MILITARY NEWS: Sep29- Afghanistan news updates- the good news we have been posting since 2001-God bless our troops/ Greenpeace needs 2 change work ethic 2 help 7 billion people imho/Canada /Global



September 11, 2001-  Canadians remember always and we will always stand by our brothers and sisters and those precious innocents lost on that day.... and why we... came 2 Afghanistan...




God has demanded justice 4 the horrible treatment of our fallen brothers and sisters of the USA who came home 2 be honoured and buried by their loved ones and had 2 deal with this evil..... So God made a call and told the devil he was granting one example of how important the men and women who die 4 freedoms means .... thank u God.







The Westboro Baptist hate and evil treatment of our men and women coming home paying the greatest cost of basic freedom.... got new neighbours..... and the first thing done was painting the house directly across the street in Gay Pride Colours... showing that u just don't F**K with our Nato troops... ever... God had a great laugh... and somehow justice tastes good 2day...







AFGHANISTAN- Idle No More Canada- First Peoples of Americas 10,000 years- the first 2 sign up and fight 4 our nations... always....




 _ CANADA SOLDIERS OF SUICIDE- HONOURED- september 2013

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The poster boys of climate change thrive in the icy Arctic: Polar bears defy concerns about their extinction

    Polar bear populations have stablised and may even be increasing
    This is despite dire predictions of 70 per cent decline in numbers by 2050
    One resident of Alaskan village says 'this has been a great year for bears'

By Caroline Graham

PUBLISHED: 23:11 GMT, 28 September 2013 | UPDATED: 23:14 GMT, 28 September 2013

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Greenpeace is environmental terrorists who go about the world creating chaos and havoc... then leave our countries 2 clean up their messes and pay their bills..... don't u wish we could all just have a life of jetting here and there and party hardy and cause and create abuse.... still remember Ottawa Government bldgs..... and we taxpayers had 2 foot the bill.... and then close down traffic and get them down.....   2 billion people on this planet are starving..... 1.5 billion muslims are creating hate and murder and destruction of their own muslim countries.... 7 billion global population in nations that self destruct???



....come on greepeace... grow up.... u shame everyday people trying 2 get by.... look at the homeless, disabled... women not even equal by UN standards.... 26 million children trafficked ... 80 million globally bought and sold like throwaway trash.... it's so tiring....

.... how dare u come in2 our countries and create havoc and chaos and expect golden passes at every damm turn.... shame on u.... nail em... jail em.... what country can afford this kind of $$$$ behaviour... and what if people got killed or injured..... shame on u.... get a job.  imho  


Look at our communities.... and the everyday people that work so hard 2 save our environment and make our world better right at the grassroots levels in our OWN COUNTRIES....  nobody can afford this $$$$ behaviour any more..... it' time 2 be grownups.... fix the problems...

... sorry but... just so tired of spoilt people riding the media railroad in the year 2013 in outdated bullshit.... instead of actually accomplishing good things 4 their home communities, countries and the world who desperately need the good 'volunteers' of yesteryear.... come on... it's just ... so tiring... 2 read this crap and expect the world 2 continue 2 support spoilt rich $$$$ people who do so damm little in a hard, lonely and cruel world where 40% of world youth are unemployed.... women are still not equal 2 men, children get raped and pillaged like garbage.... and yet... this crap continues....whilst over 3 billion people are starving and have it so hard...imho

Russian court jails 6 more Greenpeace activists


MetroNews Canada  -




MOSCOW - A court in the northern Russian city of Murmansk on Sunday sent six more Greenpeace activists to jail for two months and showed no sign that the remaining two activists would be treated any differently for a protest at a drilling platform in Arctic ...






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 This video is going out 2 all our Nato sons and daughters who need help healing their wounded souls... so many politicians and news have betrayed our troops on the ground... instead of standing by our men and women of our flags... don't u think.... we have been here since 2001... and will be till u all come home... we love u... so much..






 Aussie devotion 2 our troops.... I'd rather be a poster girl in the hard part of the world- our troops matter






 Angel Flight- in honour of our American Brothers and Sisters...









Canada's Highway of Heroes



AFGHANISTAN NEWS



DR. ABDULLAH ABDULLAH... THE NELSON MANDELA OF AFGHANISTAN - YOUTH AND EVERYDAY AFGHANS ADORE HIM...



News -   Election 2014 


AEA to Nominate Dr. Abdullah for Presidency: Reports

Tuesday, 24 September 2013 18:34 Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 September 2013 17:31 Written by Saleha Sadat

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Er. Mohammad Asim, the head of the National Coalition Party (NCP) Secretariat, on Tuesday announced that the newly formed coalition- Afghanistan Electoral Alliance (AEA) has decided to nominate Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the leader of the National Coalition of Afghanistan (NCA), as the Presidential candidate for the next spring's election.

Mr. Asim further added that Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal, the leader of the Hezb-e-Islami Party (HIP) and Hajji Muhammad Muhaqeq, the leader of the Hezb-e-Wahdat-e-Islami Mardom Afghanistan (HWIMA), will be nominated as the First Vice-President and Second Vice-President, respectively.

While, Mr. Asim said that the nominations would be finalized within the next two days, Hajji Muhammad Muhaqeq and Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal have not rejected the reports regarding the Presidential candidate.

Meanwhile, it is being reportedly said that Junbesh Milli Party (JMP) is the only party that has not agreed upon Dr. Abdullah's candidacy.

"All the members of the Afghanistan Electoral Alliance, except Junbesh-e-Milli has agreed on the candidacy of Dr. Abdullah Abdullah for Presidency, Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal for the post of First Vice-President and Hajji Muhammad Muhaqeq for the post of Second Vice-President in the next year's election," said Er. Asim.

For several months, speculation over Dr. Abdullah's candidacy had been doing the rounds, finally it is confirmed that he will be one of the contenders in the 2014 Presidential race.

Er. Asim said that the members of the AEA unanimously agreed on nominating Dr. Abdullah Abdullah for Presidency, Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal as the First Vice-President, and Hajji Muhammad Muhaqeq as the Second Vice-President in the upcoming election. However, the formal announcement would be made by Thursday.

Mr. Muhaqeq said that he has tendered his resignation from his Lower House membership on Sunday and will contest for the post of Second Vice-President in the upcoming election.

"I have resigned from the Parliament on Sunday. I will contest for the post of Second Vice-President. But, the decision is not final. A final decision will be taken within a week," said Mr. Muhaqeq.

Meanwhile, Mr. Arghandiwal commented on the nominations saying that although, an agreement has been reached on his nomination as the First Vice-President, but the decision is not final.

"I have been nominated to contest for the post of First Vice-President. But, it is not a final decision and talks are underway," said Mr. Arghandiwal.

In the previous Presidential election, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah was one of the strongest contenders after President Karzai. But, when the election entered the second round, Dr. Abdullah refused to contest and accused the Independent Election Commission (IEC) of poll rigging to support Karzai.

Last month, a gathering of Afghan political figures officially announced to the public the formation of grand coalition called the "Afghanistan Electoral Alliance (AEA)," bringing together many of the most prominent political parties and leaders in Afghanistan under one banner.

The alliance has been formed by the Islamic People's Party (IPP), Wahdat-e-Islami Party, National Movement of Afghanistan (NMA), National Coalition of Afghanistan (NCA), National Front Party (NFP), Afghanistan Green Trend (AGT), Afghanistan Naween (AN), Hezb-e-Wahdat, Iqtidar-e-Millie, Itehad-i-Aqwam and Coordination Council of Arab People (CCAP).

Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, leader of the NCA; Atta Muhammad Noor, Governor of Balkh province; Haji Mohammad Mohaqeq, leader of the IPP; Abdul Rasheed Dostum, head of the Junbesh Milli Party (JMP); Salahuddin Rabbani, acting head of the Jameyat Party (JP); Amrullah Saleh, former Director of the National Directorate of Security (NDS); Ahmad Zia Massood, head of the NFP; and Muhammad Younus Qanooni, a member of the JP, were some of the prominent political leaders who attended the meeting and signed the agreement solidifing newly formed alliance.





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News -   Election 2014 


Marshal Fahim Vows Support to Abdullah for Presidency

Saturday, 28 September 2013 16:21 Last Updated on Sunday, 29 September 2013 19:54 Written by Sayed Sharif Amiry

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Fazl Rahmand Oria, the spokesman of the National Coalition Party (NCP), on Saturday announced that First Vice-President Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim has pledged his support to Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the leader of the National Coalition of Afghanistan (NCA), in his run-up for the next spring's Presidential election. Additionally, Mr. Oria said that talks are still underway to select a nominee for the post of Second Vice-President.

It is being reportedly said that the NCP's choice of candidate also enjoys the support of Ismail Khan, the Minister of Energy and Water and a former Jehadi leader.

"Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim has announced his support, we have welcomed the decision," said Fazl Rahmand Oria, the spokesman of the NCP.

On Tuesday, Er Mohammad Asim, the head of the National Coalition Party (NCP) Secretariat, announced that the newly formed coalition- Afghanistan Electoral Alliance (AEA) had decided to nominate Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the leader of the National Coalition of Afghanistan (NCA), as the Presidential candidate for the next spring's election.

Mr. Asim further added that Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal, the leader of the Hezb-e-Islami Party (HIP) and Hajji Muhammad Muhaqeq, the leader of the Hezb-e-Wahdat-e-Islami Mardom Afghanistan (HWIMA), will be nominated as the First Vice-President and Second Vice-President, respectively.

The announcement has come in at a time when only a week remains for filing nominations. The Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) has set October 6th as the deadline for submitting the nomination papers. So far, only Bismillah Sher, the leader of the Wefaq Millie Party (WMP) has filed his nomination for Presidency.

"The deadline for filing nomination will not be extended. Today (Saturday) the mobile voters' registration programme has been kicked-off across the country," said Noor Mohammad Noor, the spokesman of the IEC.

Once the nomination filing process comes to an end, the electoral candidates will start campaigning to win the trust of the voters
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All Muslim Nations have this horror.... Muslim Heretics butchering fellow Muslims and destroying nation after nation after nation....  but the people will never give up.... they know freedom is rising... and it tastes wonderful.... God bless the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan... we love u.... our Nato troops walked the talk every day since 2001- and everyday Afghans know it... and the hundreds of thousands of pocketful of daily miracles.... has showed the real Afghans the empowerment of education, freedom and respect of each other.... ur Afghan militiary, cops and troops and courageous everyday Afghans who just step up each and every day.... u make us so proud.... God bless u



Terrorism Will Remain a Constant Threat for Afghanistan: Rassoul

Saturday, 28 September 2013 15:22 Last Updated on Saturday, 28 September 2013 16:44 Written by Sayed Tariq Majeedi


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UN Focuses On Afghan Youth



Friday, 16 August 2013 20:24 Last Updated on Saturday, 17 August 2013 11:34 Written by Karim Amini

The Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) announced on Friday that working with the Afghan youth is a top priority for the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon.

The UN recently helped organize a music concert in Bamyan in front of the Buddha statue to honor International Youth Day.

"For UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon, working with and for young people is one his top priorities. For International Youth Day he has encouraged member states, youth led organizations and other stakeholders to act to promote the rights of your young people and maximize the development potential of the youth around the world including of course in Afghanistan," an official from the UNAMA office in Kabul said".

At the concert in Bamyan, many youth and women showed up to watch and participate in the performances.

"I don't understand what kind of people are those who engage in warsand violence, because they disturb the general public and their own families," said Afghan singer Ms. Farzana.

Coexistence, tolerance, peace and youth mobilization against corruption were the focus messages of the UN-sponsored concert.

"Youths of the country should speak out against inequalities in society and they shouldn't remain silent. In the past, it was not like this, but the youth don't effect change, because they lack hope, confronted by all the problems in the country," famous Afghan signer Wahid Qasemi said".

"Singing is the only way that helps to convey any message to the people including the message of peace, it is the only means that support us to convey the message of peace to the world," said Aryana Saeed, a female Afghan singer.

The idea for the musical event in Bamyan was originally received with mixed feelings. While local clerics were opposed to it, civil society groups spoke out in favor and agreed to help organize.

Ultimately, with the UN's leadership, the concert was held successfully, although heavy security was needed.
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Hundreds rally in capital Kabul to protest against war criminals


By Ghanizada - Sun Sep 29, 9:34 pm

Hundreds of protesters marched in capital Kabul on Sunday to protest against the war criminals who were involved behind the massacre of innocent civilians during the past three decades of civil war in the country.

The demonstration was organized by civil society organizations and political movements, and the protesters urged to try those involved behind the massacre of civilians.

Dozens of supporters of Afghanistan solidarity party marched against the political leaders and said that a number of the political leaders were having key role in war crimes during the three decades of civil war.

The protesters accompanied by families of the victims were carrying photos of political figures who were accused of war crimes, and urged that those involved behind the massacre of civilians should be tried for their crimes.

The rally was organized after a list of 5000 victims who were killed during the communist regime, was revealed. The protesters were insisting that those who were killed during the communist regime were more than 5000 people.
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Afghan Widow on Taliban Hit List Eyes Presidency as U.S. Exits

Fawzia Koofi remembers the first time she spoke back to a man. She was in the fourth grade, and had just scolded her cousin for calling her “nobody” -- a common insult for young girls growing up in Afghanistan.




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Iran, US, Afghanistan to Take Part in Security Meeting Early October






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International Community ignore Pakistan’s support to Taliban




Officials in presidential palace of Afghanistan warned that the bilateral security agreement between Kabul and Washington will not be possible if terrorist attacks backed by Pakistan continues.

Aimal Faizi, spokesman for president Hamid Karzai said it would be impossible for president Karzai’s government to sign the security pact with Washington if Taliban continues to its attacks in Afghanistan.

Mr. Faizi further added that Washington might need to wait for the upcoming government in Afghanistan to sign the bilateral security agreement.

Faizi quoted by Radio Free Europe (RFE/RL) said, “Taliban militants receive instructions from Pakistani intelligence and army to carry out attack in Afghanistan, which leads to civilians casualties. The international community led by United States of America waivers from interference of Pakistan in Afghanistan.”

He said, US and other Western officials have confirmed that militants and terrorist groups in Pakistan carry out attacks in Afghanistan. The terrorist groups are supported by Pakistani intelligence, and sent to Afghanistan after receiving training.

Aimal Faizi warned that the support by the Afghan people and Afghan government are gradually reducing towards bilateral security agreement with the United States of America, if US and western nations ignore Paksitan’s inteference in Afghanistan.

This comes as Afghan president Hamid Karzai visited Washington to discuss the bilateral security agreement with the US officials. Karzai insisted that the sovereignty and national benefits of Afghanistan should be guaranteed and urged United States to support and equip Afghan security forces.

In the meantime Aimal Faizi said it is important that the security situation of Afghanistan should improve in order to sign the bilateral security agreement with Washington.

The bilateral security agreement is part of the long term strategic cooperation agreement which was signed by Afghan president Hamid Karzai and US president Barack Obama earlier last year in Kabul.

The security pact will specify bilateral security and defense cooperation between Kabul and Washington beyond 2014. The presence of US troops and military bases are also part of the bilateral security agreement.
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China supports Afghanistan-US security agreement

By Ghanizada on 28 Sep 2013 10:32am - No Comments  


China announced Beijing’s support towards Afghanistan’s strategic relations with the regional countries and United States of America. Officials in presidential palace said China’s president during his meeting with president Hamid Karzai extend his support towards Afghanistan’s strategic foreign relations. Aimal Faizi spokesman for president Hamid Karzai said the president of China extended his support

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A slow farewell to Helmand: British troops hand over patrol base to Afghans (but it will still be 2015 before pullout is complete)


Soldiers relinquished control of Patrol Base Ouellette in Helmand Province
Sign of increasing confidence in the Afghan National Security Forces
Aim is for British forces to run just five bases by the end of October


By Wills Robinson

PUBLISHED: 18:29 GMT, 29 September 2013  | UPDATED: 18:51 GMT, 29 September 2013



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Aussie soldiers told don't buy Afghan loot



 Afghanistan is awash with historical artefacts but soldiers are being told it's not acceptable to buy and export looted antiquities.






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Kabul 'Ready' For Foreign Troop Withdrawal
September 28, 2013 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Afghanistan's foreign minister says his country is ready for the withdrawal of foreign troops.


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Top Taliban Official Softens Stand, Accepts Mistakes and Talks Peace
TOLOnews By Shakeela Abrahimkhil September 28, 2013
After Mutasem Agha Jan, the leader of the Taliban's Political Committee, issued a statement mentioning the group's views about the political process of the country, several Afghan political experts have interpreted it as an indication of their willingness to be a part of the modern political system of Afghanistan in a peaceful manner.

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Interview: Common interests, Chinese leaders' wisdom contribute to strong China-Afghanistan ties: Karzai
BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Common interests and Chinese leaders' wisdom have contributed to a strong China-Afghanistan relationship, said Afghan President Hamid Karzai here on Saturday.




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'Donkey Ambulance' Rides To The Rescue Of Afghan Women In Labor
September 28, 2013 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty By Antoine Blua
Afghanistan has some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world, and a high concentration of donkeys.


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IEC Announces Expansion of Voters' Registration Process to Remote Villages
TOLOnews By Saleha Sadat September 27, 2013
Expressing concerns over low female turn-out during the voters' registration process, Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhil, the head of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) Secretariat, on Friday announced the IEC's plans to expand the registration process to remote villages across the country. Mr. Amarkhil said that the decision has been taken to encourage women's


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Afghanistan A Bridge Between Asia And Europe



Sunday, September 29, 2013
 Kabul (BNA) Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan once again in the session of Europe-Asia Economic Association said that Afghanistan can become a commercial transit road between Asia and Europe.
 BNA commentator commenting on the issue writes, since the establishment of interim government in Afghanistan, until now the expansion and development of economic and commercial ties between the countries of this vast region have been at the focus of Afghan policies.
 According to the experts, Afghanistan can be used as bridge between these two big continents that enjoy of having huge economic and commercial potentials.
 Considering the geographical situation of the country, Hamid Karzai President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan repeatedly has said that a stable and peaceful Afghanistan is not only to the benefit of its own people but is to the benefit of the countries and people of the region.
 If security and stability ensured in Afghanistan, at the first step economic infrastructures are strengthen and economic and commercial ties among the countries of the region further improve that certainly positively affect the entire world. For this reason, Afghan president during his visits to the neighboring countries persistently emphasizes on expansion of political, economic, and cultural ties among the countries of the region.
 Considering the new situation and the need of time, President Karzai addressing the session of Europe – Asia Association in Beijing stressed that due to the geographical situation of our country it can serve as bridge between the rich markets of the countries of this huge continent.
 Afghanistan enjoys such a good geographical location that can be constructive in expansion of commercial and transition roads between economic centers in Europe and Asia.
 Considering the important geographical location of Afghanistan and its role in improving commercial ties among all Asian countries and intimately across the world, it requires the countries of the region, Asia and Europe to spare no any efforts for ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan. 
 If the countries of the region, Asia and Europe, make practical efforts for restoring peace and stability to Afghanistan without doubt that leads to the boosting of economy and trade growth in the region, Asia and Europe  continents as a whole. T. Nemat



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Afghan research center to launch meeting on security, election
KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan research center, Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS), is to hold a key conference in western Herat city early next month, with security and election the top of its agenda, said the director on Saturday.

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Khalilzad's Supporters Gather in Herat, Urge Him to Run for Presidency
TOLOnews By Ghafoor Saboori September 27, 2013
As election fever grips the nation, several supporters of Dr. Zalmai Khalilzad, the former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), gathered in Herat province on Friday and requested him to run for Presidency. The supporters urged Zalmai Khalilzad to file his nomination as quickly as possible and start preparing for the electoral campaign.

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Battle for Political Power Underway in Afghanistan

Published September 29, 2013

Elections for a new president to replace Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan are six months away and the battle for power in the country is heating up. Regional analysts say that powerful political alliances are beginning to form, and the result of the vote will determine whether Afghanistan moves forward or stays mired in long-term conflict.
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Canadian forces to continue Afghan training despite U.S. suspension 


SHAWN McCARTHY






U.S. forces have suspended the training of Afghan local police forces in response to a surge of attacks by infiltrators, but the work of Canada’s 900 military trainers will continue.

The U.S. move affects about 1,000 Afghan trainees who were part of a special American-led effort to bolster local police presence in Taliban-infected regions. NATO’s mission to upgrade the Afghan National Security Force and the Afghan National Police – the program under which Canada works – was not affected by the American decision, Lieutenant-General Adrian Bradshaw, deputy commander of the International Security Assistance Force, said in a statement Sunday.





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First spinning factory opened in Afghanistan

Posted by wadsam        | September 29, 2013 | 0

Afghanistan’s first spinning factory has been inaugurated with an initial capital of USD 1.5mn.

The opening ceremony was attended by officials from the government and the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA).

“We were based in Peshawar, Pakistan before, but now we have shifted our machines to Afghanistan and want to start our factory here,” said the factory’s owner.


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IDLE NO MORE CANADA- 10,000 years First Peoples of Americas...

First Nations want bigger role in resource development: Atleo

Jessica Hume





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Air services agreement signed between UAE and Afghanistan

Written by wadsam      | September 26, 2013 | 0

Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul signed an agreement on air services with his UAE counterpart His Highness Sheikh Abdullah on the sidelines of the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two foreign ministers signed the agreement...

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Afghanistan can contribute to the formation of a new Euro-Asia economic architecture: Karzai

Written by wadsam      | September 26, 2013 | 0

President Hamid Karzai attended the 5th Euro-Asia Economic Forum, which is held in China’s Shaanxi Province under the theme of “Forum concrete Collaboration to Mutual Boom”. Sharing the investment opportunities and potentials...

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Internet café and library opened for Afghan women in Mazar-e-Sharif

Written by wadsam      | September 25, 2013 | 0

A free internet café and a library have been opened for Afghan female students in Mazar-e-Sharif. Funded by the German and American government, the facilities are establishment at a cost of USD 24,000. The library consists of over 1,500 books...

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Safi Airways to operate 3 flights a week between Kabul and Islamabad

Written by wadsam      | September 25, 2013 | 0

Safi Airways plans to operate a modern Airbus 319 on its Kabul-Islamabad route, offering three flights a week. The flights will begin operating with effect from October 1, 2013. According to the Pajhwok Afghan News (PAN), the flights are scheduled...

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UK forces in theatre (from April 2013)

Our forces in Afghanistan at the end of May 2013 were around 7,900 and will fall to around 6,000 in the Autumn in line with drawdown and security transition. The majority of this force is deployed in the south. In addition, the UK also provides Service personnel in support of the ISAF and OEF headquarters, both of which are in Kabul.

The UK forces deployed to Afghanistan from April to September 2013 on Operation Herrick 18 include elements of the following Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force units:
•1st Mechanized Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (215)
•847 Naval Air Squadron
•857 Naval Air Squadron
•Household Cavalry Regiment
•1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
•2nd Royal Tank Regiment
•Elements of 5th Regiment Royal Artillery
•Elements of 16th Regiment Royal Artillery
•Elements of 32nd Regiment Royal Artillery
•Elements of 39th Regiment Royal Artillery
•Elements of 47th Regiment Royal Artillery
•22 Engineer Regiment
•Elements of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault)
•Elements of 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
•Elements of 36 Engineer Regiment (Search)
•Elements of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic)
•Elements of 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group
•Elements of 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment
•Elements of 10th Signal Regiment
•Elements of 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare)
•Elements of 15th Signal Regiment (Information Support)
•Elements of 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support)
•Elements of 1st Battalion Irish Guards
•2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
•2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
•1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
•4th Battalion The Rifles
•Elements of 1 Regiment Army Air Corps
•Elements of 3 Regiment Army Air Corps
•Elements of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps
•Elements of Joint Helicopter Support Squadron
•3 Logistic Support Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•9 Theatre Logistic Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•Elements of 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•Elements of 17 Port and Maritime Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•Elements of 23 Pioneer Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•Elements of 24 Postal Courier and Movement Control Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•Elements of 29 Postal Courier and Movement Control Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
•5 Medical Regiment
•33 Field Hospital
•6 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
•Elements of 7 Air Assault Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
•Elements of 104 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
•158 Provost Company Royal Military Police
•Elements of 156 Provost Company Royal Military Police
•Elements of Special Investigations Branch (United Kingdom) Royal Military Police
•Elements of Military Provost Staff Corps
•Elements of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment
•Elements of 2 Military Intelligence (Exploitation) Battalion
•Elements of 4 Military Intelligence Battalion
•Elements of the Military Stabilisation Support Group
•Elements of 15 (United Kingdom) Psychological Operations Group
•Elements of the Defence Cultural Specialist Unit
•Elements of The Royal Yeomanry
•Elements of 104th Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers)
•Elements of 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers)
•Elements of 72 (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Engineer Regiment (Volunteers)
•Elements of 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment (Volunteers)
•Elements of 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
•Elements of 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
•Elements of 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
•Elements of 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment
•Elements of 7th Battalion The Rifles
•Elements of the Scottish Transport Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)
•Elements of the Welsh Transport Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)
•Elements of 88 Postal and Courier Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)
•Elements of 159 Supply Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)
•Elements of 148 Expeditionary Force Institute Squadron, The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)
•Elements of 103 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Volunteers)
•Elements of 3 Military Intelligence Battalion (Volunteers)
•Elements of 5 Military Intelligence Battalion (Volunteers)
•31 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•12 (Bomber) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•2 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment
•3 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment
•Number 3 RAF Force Protection Wing Headquarters
•Number 2 Tactical Police Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 47 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 30 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 5 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 32 (The Royal) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 28 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 216 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 39 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 13 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 27 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 33 (Engineering) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 90 Signals Unit, Royal Air Force
•Elements of Number 1 Air Control Centre, Royal Air Force
•Elements of Tactical Supply Wing, Royal Air Force
•Elements of Number 1 Air Mobility Wing, Royal Air Force
•Elements of Tactical Medical Wing, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 2 (Mechanical Transport) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of 93 (Expeditionary Armament) Squadron, Royal Air Force
•Elements of Engineering Logistics Wing, RAF Odiham

British casualties in Afghanistan

All casualties suffered by UK forces are a source of profound regret. UK personnel put their lives on the line to help the people of Afghanistan to build a strong and stable country; we cannot pay high enough tribute to the job that they are doing, or the sacrifice some of them have made.

MOD is committed to publishing casualty statistics, openly and on our website. While we do not publish statistics for all personnel who require minor treatment, we do record details of all personnel who need to be admitted to our field hospitals with more serious injuries and with diseases.

The Defence Medical Services aspire to provide first class treatment for all injured or ill Service personnel, aiming to restore them to full fitness or, where this is not possible, to the best state of health their condition permits. We also work closely with the NHS to ensure a smooth transition into NHS care when responsibility for their healthcare transfers at the point of demobilisation for reservists or discharge for regulars.

Casualty figures

For the period 7 October 2001 to 31 December 2005

Centrally available records show that:
•6 UK military personnel were categorised as Very Seriously Injured from all causes excluding disease
•4 UK military personnel were categorised as Seriously Injured from all causes excluding disease

Work continues to verify and validate data for aeromedical evacuations and field hospital admission in both Iraq and Afghanistan prior to January 2006. Once this data is compiled it will be added to the website.

For the period 1 January 2006 to 31 July 2013

Centrally available records show that:
•2,146 UK military and civilian personnel were admitted to UK field hospitals and categorised as Wounded in Action.
•4,791 UK military and civilian personnel were admitted to UK field hospitals for disease or non-battle injuries.
•296 UK personnel were categorised as Very Seriously Injured from all causes excluding disease.
•301 UK personnel were categorised as Seriously Injured from all causes excluding disease.
•6,883 aeromedical evacuations have taken place for UK military and civilian personnel injured or ill in Afghanistan.
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Our American sons....




09/27/13  DoD: Army Casualties Identified

Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Baysore, Jr., 31, of Milton, Pa., died Sept. 26, in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.


 09/27/13  DoD: Navy Casualties Identified (2 of 2)

Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan S. Gibson, 32, of Aurora, Ore...died Sept. 22, as a result of an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crash while operating in the central Red Sea. Both sailors were assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif.


 09/27/13  DoD: Navy Casualties Identified (1 of 2)

Lt. Cmdr. Landon L. Jones, 35, of Lompoc, Calif...died Sept. 22, as a result of an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crash while operating in the central Red Sea. Both sailors were assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif.
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NATO TROOP CASUALTIES- AFGHANISTAN'S FIGHT 4 FREEDOM


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Country

Total

Albania 1
Australia 40
Belgium 1
Canada 158
Czech 5
Denmark 43
Estonia 9
Finland 2
France 86
Georgia 27
Germany 54
Hungary 7
Italy 48
Jordan 2
Latvia 3
Lithuania 1
NATO 10
Netherlands 25
New Zealand 11
Norway 10
Poland 38
Portugal 2
Romania 21
Slovakia 1
South Korea 1
Spain 34
Sweden 5
Turkey 14
UK 444
US 2280
Total 3383
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CANADA

Afghan military, police training cost Canadians $500M


 By Daniel Proussalidis   ,Parliamentary Bureau

First posted:  Wednesday, September 04, 2013 02:56 PM EDT  | Updated:  Wednesday, September 04, 2013 03:19 PM EDT


OTTAWA — Canada's participation in NATO's effort to put Afghan military and police recruits through their paces has cost taxpayers roughly $500 million over the last three years.

The commander of Operation Attention, Maj.-Gen. Dean Milner, announced the estimated cost Wednesday.

He added that Canadian mentors have helped field more than 50 Afghan battalions so far and have about 10 more to build.

"So that's going to keep us busy right through until the end of our mission," said Milner. "We're still training a lot of recruits. We're still focusing on counter (improvised explosive device) training, medical training and our air component training."

Milner said Canada's forces have also been able to avoid many of the insider attacks by Islamist infiltrators that have killed British and U.S. trainers since 2011.

"There's been big efforts to work closely with the Afghans," he said, adding that screening of recruits to filter out Taliban sympathizers has improved.

While Milner said he's impressed that Afghanistan's 345,000-strong security forces plan and conduct their own anti-Taliban missions, he admitted their casualty rate is higher than what NATO forces faced.

"We continue to see their confidence growing," said Milner. "I think they'll work through this."

Right now, there are about 800 Canadian military and police trainers spread out over 14 locations — mostly in, and around, Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.

Canada will begin reducing its presence in Afghanistan next month, leaving just 375 people there by Christmas, and bringing everyone home by the end of March.


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Commentary: The Countries Of The Region Should Not Leave Afghanistan Alone In War Against Terrorism


Monday, September 16, 2013
 Kabul (BNA) Hamid Karzai the president of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan delivering a speech in Shanghai Economic Cooperation organization summit emphasized that the aim of Afghan government and people is to provide a better future for their homeland and for getting this noble goal they see friendly cooperation and trust building with the countries of the region a must.
 BNA political and economic analyst writes, Hamid Karzai the President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan delivering a speech in Shanghai recent summit touched on important and vital issues that indicate the strong will of Afghan people and government for restoring stability and extending cooperation and coordination among the countries of the region.
 The statement comes in a time; terrorist activities have imposed a grave threat to the countries of the region where the Shanghai member countries suffer the most.
 The Afghan president added, spreading of terrorism and extremism to the countries of the region not only fatal for Afghanistan and Pakistan but it will have grave consequences for the region and entire world.
 Mr. Karzai deeply understanding the situation of the region warns that this evil phenomenon by passing each day extends its dimensions and emerges as a problem knows no any border.
 The Afghan addressing the leaders of Shanghai member countries stipulated that the Afghan Taliban are not only involved in violent terrorist activities, at the mealtime the Islamic Movement of Turkmenistan, Lashkar-Taiba of Pakistan, Chechen’s Taliban who fight within the framework of Al-Qaida are a great threat to stability and security of Afghanistan.
 It is worth of mentioning that these terrorist groups try to use Afghan territory as a pass way to central Asian countries. The countries of the region even the entire world should seriously pay attention to this menace, which challenge the world community.
 The statements are open facts that Afghans are suffering the most in fight against terrorism. They have lost their sons and sustained heavy losses in fight against terrorism.
 Therefore, for preventing the spreading of terrorism in to neighboring countries, it requires those countries to assist Afghanistan in fighting against this terrible phenomenon.
 Afghan President insisted that terrorism is a grave problem of the region and not limited to Afghanistan.
 To fight this fatal problem, the countries that have gather in this summit should not expect powers outside the region to come  and settle the problem, because overcoming this challenging threat, first and foremost is the obligation of every country of the region, therefore they should fight jointly  against terrorism until complete eradication. Leaving Afghanistan alone in fight against terrorism will have grave consequences not only for the region but also for the entire world.
 President Karzai says, “Ensuring peace and stability is the main factor for ensuring security and peace in all countries of the region that share the same interests and challenges.”
In this way, the Afghan president encourages the Shanghai member countries to pay serious attention to the hideouts of terrorists in the region and the factors that further strengthen terrorism in the region, otherwise, their objectives which are boosting security, economic and social ties among the member countries will  never achieved under the threat of terrorism. Therefore, settling the grave problem of terrorism requires the honest and transparent cooperation of the countries of the region and entire world. 
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   Economics 

Afghanistan, Russia agree on deeper economic ties 



ISLAMABAD, Sept 3 (KUNA) -- Afghanistan and Russia, at their 2nd Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting on Tuesday, agreed to foster economic links and cooperation, said officials.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries on facilitating Afghan and foreign airlines to start flights between Afghan capital, Kabul, and Russian capital Moscow. According to Civil Aviation head of Afghanistan Hamid Zahir, whose remarks were picked up here, the Air Service Agreement, which was inked in 1956, was renewed with Russia.
The Afghan Minister of Economy Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal led the delegation and said that they had agreed on cooperation in the fields of commerce, industries, aviation, higher education, energy and agriculture.
During the meeting, Afghanistan informed the Russian delegation that the project implemented by the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) needed to be reconstructed.
The Deputy Minister of Energy led the Russian side and said that they would try to enforce the agreements. The leaders of the two countries would meet in Kyrgyzstan two weeks later to discuss the protocols as Russia is willing to cooperate with Afghanistan in construction of new dams, railway lines and housing schemes, he further added. (end) sbk.bs KUNA 032134 Sep 13NNNN



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Karzai Speaks at EAEF, Seeks Global Support to Fight Terrorism

Thursday, 26 September 2013 19:00 Last Updated on Saturday, 28 September 2013 09:31 Written by TOLOnews.com

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Addressing the 2013 Euro-Asia Economic Forum (EAEF) in China on Thursday, President Hamid Karzai cited terrorism as a major challenge not just for Afghanistan but other countries as well. Karzai stressed on the fact that the world is no more a secured place because of the threat posed by numerous terror outfits.
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Russia Can Play Basic Role In Expansion of Economic, Trade Ties In Afghanistan: Alokozai



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canada and global


Fallen officers honoured at annual Ottawa memorial
Thousands of police and peace officers gathered on Parliament Hill Sunday to remember their fallen brethren. Six fallen officers were commemorated at the 2013 National Memorial Ceremony. MICHAEL AUBRY/Ottawa Sun






 

Michael Aubry, QMI Agency
Sep 29, 2013
, Last Updated:  4:21 PM ET


OTTAWA -- In a solemn ceremony on Sunday, eight names were added to the Honour Roll on Parliament Hill of police and peace officers killed in the line of duty.

Eight faces, men and women, with children, families, friends and loved ones.

Each was remembered at the ceremony as a hero, pillars of their communities, during the 36th annual Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day.

Under a bright September sky, thousands of officers from across Canada removed their hats and bowed heads at the annual ceremony, held the last Sunday of September.



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GULF NEWS...



Raonic beats Berdych, claims Bangkok title

THAILAND: Canadian Milos Raonic used his thumping serve to ace his way to victory over top seed Tomas Berdych on Sunday, with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win at the Thailand Open.

Third seed Raonic took full advantage of his big serve to beat his Czech opponent, firing 18 aces — his last to set up a pair of match points.

After winning the first set in a tiebreaker, the Canadian tightened his grip in the second to earn the fifth title of his career, converting his first match point with a down-the-line winner after 77 minutes.

His second title of the season, after San Jose in February, will serve him well in the points chase to a possible place in the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals in London in November.

“Of course, it feel great to win the title,” said Raonic.

“The first set was about finding rhythm. Once I did I was solid after that.”

“I knew I had to play slightly more aggressive, not just put the ball in play. I did that and was able to take control, I got some insight into what I needed to do to beat him. It was great to be back on hard court. I got some confidence and that is what I needed this week.”

Raonic also beat Berdych at their only previous meeting, in Cincinnati in 2012.

Berdych, the only member of the ranking top 10 without a title in 2013, admitted he was out-played in the Thai final. Raonic, who has reached nine finals, has achieved all of his five trophies on his favoured fast hard courts.

The Canadian went one win further than his new coach, Croatian Ivan Ljubicic, who played the final in Bangkok in 2006 but lost.

Raonic said his win will not lead to complacency.



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Canada, Netherlands negotiating trusted traveller agreement

09/29/2013 02:53 PM Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press

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UK
Cyber Defence Unit Set Up By UK Military

Recruitment is about to start for specialists in the Armed Forces as well as civilians to defend Britain from hacking attacks.


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UK

Philip Hammond Heckled By Retired Army Colonel

An interruption by a pair of ex-army officers from the Royal Fusiliers is one of two protests as the Tory Party Conference begins.


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Tiger Woods Wins U.S. PGA Tour Player of Year for 11th Time

 By Michael Buteau   September 27, 2013

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Susan Krashinsky  - Marketing Reporter

The Globe and Mail


Published Friday, Feb. 15 2013, 2:41 PM EST

Last updated Friday, Feb. 15 2013, 4:06 PM EST


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Governor General pays tributes to Canadian heroes in Alberta visit







By Jason van Rassel, Calgary Herald September 17, 2013 




Governor General David Johnston is in southern Alberta to acknowledge many of the efforts stemming from the June Flood. Johnston travelled to the Siksika Nation, east of Calgary, where he presented the Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service to the community for its efforts responding to the devastating June floods and the subsequent recovery.About 1,000 people from the Siksika Nation were forced from their homes when severe flooding hit southern Alberta at the end of June, and many remain so as the rebuilding efforts continue.





Gov. Gen. David Johnston is in southern Alberta, where he is paying tribute to Canadian heroes past and present.

After landing in Calgary on Monday morning, Johnston travelled to the Siksika Nation, east of Calgary, where he will present the Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service to the community for its efforts responding to the devastating June floods and the subsequent recovery.

About 1,000 people from the Siksika Nation were forced from their homes when severe flooding hit southern Alberta at the end of June, and many remain so as the rebuilding efforts continue.

That’s also the case in High River, where Johnston will visit with emergency workers Tuesday morning and bestow another Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service on the community.

On Tuesday afternoon, Johnston will present a Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service to the citizens of Calgary during a noon-hour event with Mayor Naheed Nenshi at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Johnston began his local tour Monday morning at Henry Wise Wood High School in the city’s southwest, where he opened a travelling exhibit showcasing the bravery, courage and public service of Canadians throughout our country’s history.

It’s an Honour! is a travelling exhibit that showcases the stories of Canadians who have been recognized for their contributions to the country with the Order of Canada and decorations for bravery or military valour.

While some have become household names, such as Terry Fox, Johnston said the exhibit is replete with stories of people from coast to coast whose exploits aren’t found in any history books.

“They’re ordinary Canadians who have done extraordinary things,” he said.

The interactive exhibit is housed in a 1,000-square-foot tractor trailer unit that will cross the country for the next two years, visiting schools, community centres, public events and small towns.

In addition to teaching people about the various honours bestowed on Canadians, Johnston said he hopes the exhibit will also serve as an inspiration to those who view it.

“In Canada, everyone — everyone — has something to give,” he said.

The exhibit is funded by a donation from the Taylor Family Foundation of Calgary.

Philanthropist Don Taylor said he hopes the exhibit will also make Canadians proud.

“The main thing I have gained (from the exhibit) is a pride in being Canadian and a pride in my country,” said Taylor, a member of the Order of Canada.


jvanrassel@calgaryherald.com

Twitter: JasonvanRassel
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