Help us keep Afghanistan poppy-free, Afghan ambassador asks
cjbk.com     May 14, 2008            

By: Daina Lawrence, THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Afghanistan's ambassador wants Canada and other members of the international coalition fighting in his country to offer incentives to Afghan farmers as a way to ensure poppy-free regions remain that way. Omar Samad said there are about 20 provinces... [read full story]                    


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