NATO forces rush to train Kandahar police to blunt Taliban
U S and Canadian troops rush to build a capable Kandahar police to blunt a Taliban comeback amid a broader aid push including electricity and water. Training efforts face distrust of police and a volatile security situation as forces prepare for upcoming troop withdrawals and continued insurgent activity.
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Kabul Toll Rises As U S Troops Die In Bombing
Two U S service members were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan during a period of rising risk for foreign troops as reinforcements arrive to target the Taliban. The toll this month reaches at least 22, surpassing January figures, while NATO stresses a cautious winter fighting pace. Soldiers patrol amid local merchants and clerics, urging Afghan police to engage civilians and build trust.
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Afghanistan dog surge strains food for working canines
In Kandahar, the U S military faces a surge in military working dogs as troop levels rise. Nick Guidas, manager for Afghanistan K-9 operations, says counts could reach 315 dogs, increasing demand for high protein food shipped via Pakistan. Food costs may hit $200,000 this year.
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