Few Venture Into Kandahar's Streets ; Roadside Bombs a Growing Threat As Commercial Activity Resumes
The Washington Times › June 21, 2007
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The sight of children playing outside is a good sign, but people of any age are still scarce on the streets of Kandahar.
"The Taliban has lost lots of support by killing innocent civilians, so during the day it's fairly secure and people are out," said Canadian Lt. Des James, before a convoy of four armored vehicles rumbled out of the Canadians' concrete fortress deep within the warrens of this strategic desert city, the second largest in the country.See the full content of this document
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Few Venture Into Kandahar's Streets ; Roadside Bombs a Growing Threat As Commercial Activity Resumes
"Today, there's commercial activity again, fresh fruits in the market," Lt. James said.
In the city center, local produce was on display at vendor stalls, along with flea-bitten sha...See the full content of this document
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