Archive - Jul 31, 2006

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AFGHAN REGION TRANSFERRED TO NATO COMMAND
US-led coalition forces in southern Afghanistan handed over regional command duties to NATO today. The transfer of power comes amid renewed fighting from an increasingly powerful Taliban insurgency in the south. NATO forces are already responsible for security in the capital and in the north and west of the country. NATO is slated to take over command duties in eastern Afghanistan by the end of the year.

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES NOT SUBJECT TO AIRSTRIKE CEASEFIRE