Ghor province Peace Jirga was held in Chaghcharan

The Peace Jirga of Ghor was held in Chaghcharan, the Capital city of Ghor province in the western region of Afghanistan. The Jirga was organized by the Governor’s office and The Department of Borders and Tribal Affairs in Ghor. More than ten dozens of representatives of GIRoA, local elders and spiritual leaders from different districts of the province participated in the event.

Shura in Farah an ‘Invitation to Peace’

Provincial government officials, local leaders and members of Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team gathered Feb. 22-24 for an interactive seminar to discuss a peaceful way ahead for Farah Province.

Shura in Farah an ‘Invitation to Peace’

Provincial government officials, local leaders and members of Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team gathered Feb. 22-24 for an interactive seminar to discuss a peaceful way ahead for Farah Province.

36th Afghan Border Police Class Graduates

 Twenty students graduated from the Border Police training program at the Afghan Police Training Center in Herat Province, Feb. 26, 2011.

Afghan Medic Trainers Graduate Fifth Afghan Combat Medic Class

The first Afghan National Army Combat Medic Class taught primarily by Afghan medical trainers graduated Feb. 24, 2011 at the Herat Regional Medical Hospital at Camp Zafar, Herat Province.

ANA Instructors Teach Recruits Urban Combat Tactics

Afghan National Army instructors taught Military Operations in Urban Terrain training to 2nd Company ANA recruits at Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Feb. 21, 2011.

ANA vehicle training saves Afghan lives

Driving a 4.5 ton up-armored vehicle up and down steep mountains on unprepared roads takes skill.

To swiftly navigating the same vehicle tactically in combat takes expertise.

To survive a roll-over and continue to fight takes a level of capability that only rigid training and a motivated Soldier can master.

Young Women Graduate Computer, English Classes in Farah

– Provincial government officials and members of the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team gathered Feb. 19 during a ceremony held in Farah City to honour the accomplishments of 180 young women who graduated from a 10-month course in English and computers.

The new runway of Herat Airport, few more meters to join the world.

Kabul Vice Ministry of Transportation and Civil Air (MoTCA), engineer Mendy Seyedi, and the Governor of Herat, Dr. Daoud Saba attended the Herat Airport runway extension ceremony here Feb. 17.

Development Governance Working Group meets to shape Afghan health infrastructure and education

The 5th Development Governance Working Group (DGWG) took place today in Camp Arena, Herat province, western Afghanistan.

Farah province officials connect with Bala Baluk leaders to stamp out corruption

The Farah Province Director of Education, during a shura Feb. 14 with elders of Baluk village and district government representatives underline the necessities to pay attention on the district’s healthcare and education issues.

Qal-e-Bala Village inaugurates school

Qal-e-Bala village inaugurated a new school Feb. 12, 2011, and more than 1,300 Afghan children will soon attend and receive a formal education there.

Combined Team West leaders approve region objectives

 Leaders from Combined Team West signed OP OMID 1390 at Camp Arena, Herat Province, Afghanistan, February 12, 2011.

Governor of Ghor province hosted Mullahs’ conference in Chaghcharan

Gohr, Afghanistan (Feb. 010) – Mullahs’ conference was held on the 9th Feb. in Chaghcharan Capital city of Ghor province, western region of Afghanistan. Conference was organized by Governor’s office and Department of Hajj and Religious Affairs in Ghor. More than six dozens spiritual leaders from different districts of the province participated in the event.

Bazaar provides Security in Bakwa district

Farah, Afghanistan (Feb. 08) – Around six hundred families in dozens of villages spread out for miles around Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lavaredo are slowly gaining back security after years fearing insurgent threats.

ISAF delivers aid to Shindand flood victims

Coalition soldiers are providing aid to thousands of flood victims in Shindand District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2011.

ISAF delivers aid to Shindand flood victims

 Coalition soldiers are providing aid to thousands of flood victims in Shindand District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2011.

Watering life in Murcha Khana Village

The Italian Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team restored spring water in Murcha Khana Village, Harukh District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 02, 2011.

Governor of small population tackles large problems

HERAT, Afghanistan (Feb. 1, 2011) –Ghowr is a relatively small province in Western Afghanistan and home to roughly 2 to 2.5 percent of Afghanistan’s population.

Governor of small population tackles large problems

Gohr, Afghanistan (Feb.1) – Ghor is a relatively small province in western Afghanistan and home to roughly 2 to 2.5 percent of Afghanistan’s population.

First ANA troops to increase security in Gohr

Gohr, Afghanistan (Jan. 31) – Monday, January 31, soldiers of Afghanistan National Army (ANA) arrived from Herat to Chaghcharan, capital of Ghor province, to conduct their duties in bringing sustainable security and peace in the region. An ANA Company belonging to 3rd Battalion of 1st Brigade, 207 Corps has been deployed in Chaghcharan, Ghor province. The main purpose of deployment of ANA Company is to support and strengthen Afghanistan National Police (ANP) forces, which together with Lithuanian-led PRT are ensuring security in the province. ANA soldiers will conduct joint operations together with ANSF acting in Ghor province.

It is believed that unity of effort will increase capabilities of ANSF and will let to assume more responsibility in solving security matters.

Albanian security forces change command in Herat Airport

Herat, Afghanistan (Jan. 25) –Albanian 8th Army Contingent will perform security at Forward Support Base (FSB) Camp Arena, Herat province, western Afghanistan, starting Jan.25.

CSI training bolsters ANA capability

Herat, Afghanistan (January, 24) – Twelve Afghan National Army military investigators completed the first-ever ANA comprehensive two-week Criminal Investigation Basic Course at Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan Jan. 19.

Security giving way to development is center issue at Bala Murghab District Shura

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 12) - The top Afghan, Italian and U.S. officers here met to discuss security with the district governor and elders at the Bala Murghab (BMG) District Center, Badghis Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12.

Stitching peace at COP Delorean

BALA MURGHAB, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2011) – Merely two days after a deadly assault on their compound, Soldiers from the 7^th Squadron, 10^th Cavalry Regiment operating in southern Bala Murghab, begin to rekindle peace efforts here.

CT-WEST / CT-NORTH Coordination meeting

Herat, Afghanistan (January, 09) - Combined Team (CT) North and CT-West met together in Forward Operational Base “Camp Arena”, Herat province (Jan.8^th), to discuss about coordination and future plans in their respective areas.

'The doctor is in' at FOB Todd

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 07) -  A small team of U.S. Army and Air Force doctors, nurses and technicians have been hard at work for nearly five months, sustaining life, limb and sight for many people in Bala Murghab.

Shura in Chaghcharan addresses peace, reintegration

Gohr, Afghanistan (January, 05) -  Nearly two dozen elders met with Afghan civil and military leaders in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan Jan. 4 to discuss fostering increased peace and security in the region through reintegration.

U.S. Airdrops sustain coalition mission in Bala Murghab

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 07) -  A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., airdropped dozens of cargo pallets to American and Italian service members forward deployed at Forward Operating Base Todd, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2011.

ALP ready to protect Pusht-e Rod district villages

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) – 130 new Afghan Local Police (ALP) were recruited during a ceremony in Masaw, Pusht-e Rod district, Farah province, Jan.1.

ALP ready to protect Pusht-e Rod district villages

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) – 130 new Afghan Local Police (ALP) were recruited during a ceremony in Masaw, Pusht-e Rod district, Farah province,

Herat PRT strikes IED near Camp Arena

The Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team struck a remote-detonated improvised explosive device while on convoy near Camp Arena, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 3.

 No servicemembers were injured in the incident, which happened at 6:45 p.m.

The PRT was travelling in a three-vehicle convoy and the third vehicle suffered moderate damage by the IED.

The incident is under investigation.

Shewand security shura

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) –Shewan shura leaders meet with Afghan government officials, Provincial Chief of Police Maj. Gen. Sayed Mohammed Qudossi, and Task Force Arrow commander Army Lt. Col. Craig Berryman to address security concerns in Shewan district. The Shewan shura met with ISAF and Afghan government representatives Dec. 30 to address recent security incidents and to understand the needs of the local community.

ISAF CASUALTIES

Farah, Afghanistan (December, 31) One ISAF service member died today following an insurgent attack in western Afghanistan.

It is ISAF policy to defer identification procedures for casualties to the relevant national authorities.