Document #1273083

BBC News (Author)

Afghan army to 'treble in size'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/7123876.stm

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  • 2 December 2007 | BBC News (Author)

    Afghanistan

    The Afghan Ministry of Defence announces plans to treble the size of its army to 200,000; according to the ministry, this will dissuade Afghanistan's neighbours, Iran and Pakistan, from interfering, as well as provide better internal security

    Afghan army to 'treble in size' (Media Report, English)

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    ecoi.net description:
    The Afghan Ministry of Defence announces plans to treble the size of its army to 200,000; according to the ministry, this will dissuade Afghanistan's neighbours, Iran and Pakistan, from interfering, as well as provide better internal security
    Country:
    Afghanistan
    Source:
    BBC News (Author)
    Published:
    2 December 2007
    Original link:
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/7123876.stm
    Document type:
    Media Report
    Language:
    English
    Document ID:
    1273083 (former ID 87224)

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