Friday, August 10, 2007

British Clear Most Of Afghan 'Green Zone'

British forces have cleared Taliban from the majority of the crucial "Green Zone" in Afghanistan's Helmand Province, a senior commander has revealed.

The narrow strip of lush vegetation which cuts through the desert province along the Helmand river had provided a refuge and ideal fighting ground for the extremists, offering a degree of cover unavailable in the surrounding desert.

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