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The Great Afghan Gem Heist: How the War Led to the Pillaging of Afghanistan's Precious Stones

The Great Afghan Gem Heist: How the War Led to the Pillaging of Afghanistan's Precious Stones

Lal Aqa Sherin, IPS News. December 23, 2009.

In the last eight years, Afghanistan's precious stones and artifacts have been stolen at record levels.

There's Virtually Zero Percent Chance of There Ever Being a Real Afghan Army -- So What's the Pentagon Talking About?

Ann Jones, TomDispatch.com. September 21, 2009.

In Washington, calls are growing for Obama to training more Afghan troops and police rather than sending in more American troops. But this is pure fantasy.

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