Topic: Juma Gul
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Marjah offensive: Afghanistan civilians aren't taking the hint
US forces are poised to move into the southern Afghanistan town of Marjah, and have warned civilians to leave the area. But only a few hundred Afghan families have responded.
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Afghanistan war: Marjah offensive targets opium capital
The US offensive against the town of Marjah illustrates the link between the Taliban insurgency and the narcotics trade. The Taliban promote and tax the opium business and are allies with the drug lords who organize the distribution and export.
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