Recently Lt Col Joe Paul ,Task Force Afghanistans Commanding Officer spoke to the press with regard to Advances that Canada is making.
The Canadian Press Photo: Lt.-Col. Joe Paul, the commander of the Task Force Kandahar, stands outside his office in Kandahar.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The commander of the Canadian battlegroup in Afghanistan says soldiers who are starting to set up shop in small villages around Kandahar city are getting a flood of information from area residents. Lieutenant-Colonel Joe Paul says clearing out the areas and moving in a group of Canadian soldiers to provide security has increased the trust between the two sides. Paul said it is a slow process but his men are getting intelligence like they have never before. He said it includes the location of new homemade bombs and a rundown on which members of certain villages are Taliban supporters, on the fence or anti-Taliban.
Paul says in a number of cases, villagers have consented to being photographed and have provided family histories. He says it's invaluable to Canadian troops who are able to keep an eye out for individuals who may not belong and could pose a threat.
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Next reminder of RED RALLY to be held 06 Nov in Charlottetown. Lets have a Tidal wave of Red as a show of support for both the military and their families Canada's Invisible Army In 60s speak Be there or be Square
Cowardly taliban targets Indian Embassy.
Taliban claim responsibility for attack in Afghan capital, say target was Indian Embassy Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 | 6:16 AM ET Canadian Press THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL, Afghanistan - The Taliban have claimed responsibility for Thursday's suicide car bomb in the Afghan capital, saying their target was the Indian Embassy.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement posted on the group's Web site that the attacker was an Afghan man who blew up his a sporty utility vehicle laden with explosives just outside the embassy.
Afghan officials have said at least 12 people were killed and more than 80 wounded in the morning blast. The explosion occurred in an area that is also full of shops and near the Interior Ministry.
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