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| Afghanistan |
| Baghlan Unites Behind Security Forces |
| 2015-08-20 |
| [Tolo News] Religious scholars, tribal elders, former jihadi leaders and residents from northern Baghlan province gathered Wednesday to pledge their full support to the Afghan national security forces. The event was held in Pul-e-Khumri city where those present termed the Taliban's activities un-Islamic. They announced that Baghlan residents were ready to support the security forces unconditionally. They said that suicide kabooms are taking the lives of civilians, and that they condemn such acts in the strongest terms. "We have gathered here to support our security forces and promise that we are standing beside them," a resident of Baghlan told TOLOnews. "We are all ready to stand by them and combat the enemies of Afghanistan," another resident said. Local officials in Baghlan welcomed the move and said people collectively have the power to strengthen the morale of the security forces on the battle field. Sultan Mohammad Ebadi, the acting governor of Baghlan, told TOLOnews that such a movement can empower to security forces. "The security forces are putting their lives in danger every day to fight bully boyz and the enemies of humanity. They need support," he added. "The security forces are ready to fight for the country's national illusory sovereignty. The move by the residents can strengthen the security forces' morale," Baghlan police chief, Abdul Jabar Purdeli, told TOLOnews. "We praise such an attempt by the residents," he said |
| Posted by:Fred |