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 Mortar Shells by DavidRose79
There are also lots of old mortar bombs, etc around - most being unearthed by farmers, floods, etc. One rule: DON'T TOUCH!
To avoid any risky areas try and stick to the tracks and footpaths and if in any doubt ask the locals! Leave a Comment
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 Mosque beggars by NourinLeave a Comment
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 Afghan ladies by NourinLeave a Comment
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The ISAF (International security assistance force) is the body responsible for policing the area in and around Kabul and also assist in its reconstruction. They also operate Kabul airport and have operations in the norther and western part of Afghanistan. Its an international contingent of peacekeepers dawn from various NATO countries- of those i remember seeing Greece and Germany to Turkey. The turks were the contingent that were leading the operations when i was there, but i think its a 6 month affair, and its a rotating thing...
The Americans patrol the streets as well, but for specific tasks i think and not in a policing role Leave a Comment
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During my first trip, in 2002, the scenario in Kabul was fairly unsettled. With all the warlords and various quasi- military outfits still weilding their influence over affairs, Kabul wasnt quite the safest city you could be visiting. That being said, our days in the city were largely trouble free except one particular evening when a car bomb exploded in the middle of a crowded market. Over 30 people died then and there, and it left more than 100 injured...
The security scenario was much better the next time around though- one year later. Leave a Comment
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 Mines Afghanistan by NourinLeave a Comment
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 Unattended ground sensor. by EricLe_Rouge
Once an area has been identified as a potential target, the US military can use a device known as an unattended ground sensor to sit and wait for something to happen. These are designed to cut the 'sensor to shooter' time - the often crucial gap between gathering intelligence and sending in military forces.
The most sophisticated sensors can alert military forces by detecting:
Vibrations caused by people or vehicles.
Noise including machinery or voices.
Night-time movements picked up by infrared.
Speed and direction of movement, if the units are in a network .
Once alerted, the sensors relay information to a command centre where a laptop may be sufficient to process the data and provide enough information to launch a strike. Leave a Comment
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* Carry communication equipment with full charge batteries. Satellite phone may be necessary in case the local networks do not work properly
* Don't take pictures of military areas, bridges, dams, and airports. Ask permission to take pictures of local community especially women and beautiful view.
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If you do decide to come to Kabul, or Afghanistan for that reason, you should be fully aware that it is not the most stable of places. Landmines are a major problem all over the country, so do not go exploring. NEVER be aggressive with anyone in authority, everyone is armed and not always trained or very patient with foreigners. Try and keep updated on the security situation, if expats locally are obeying curfews etc, it is for a reason. Leave a Comment
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Temperatures in summer easily reach 50 degrees, when crows fall dead from the sky! Leave a Comment
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