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Security up in Uruzgan in run-up to vote

By: ‎,Date: 2014-03-27

 
TARINKOT (Pajhwok): Officials in central Uruzgan province on Wednesday said tight security measures had been put in place around polling stations for the April 5 presidential and provincial elections.
Police chief, Brig Gen. Matiullah Khan, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, said the number of security posts had been increased in the areas where polling stations were located.

Marjan, a symbol of courage against Taliban in Uruzgan

By: ‎,Date: 2013-07-27

KABUL (PAN): Marjan, 50, the only female member of the provincial council in central Uruzgan province, says it was her long resistance against the Taliban that translated into her election as member of the council.
Despite numerous challenges and attempts on her life by the Taliban, Marjan was able to be elected as the council member after she attracted the attention of tribal elders who proposed her to run for a provincial council seat.

Marjan, a symbol of courage against Taliban in Uruzgan

By: ‎,Date: 2013-04-19

KABUL (PAN): Marjan, 50, the only female member of the provincial council in central Uruzgan province, says it was her long resistance against the Taliban that translated into her election as member of the council.
Despite numerous challenges and attempts on her life by the Taliban, Marjan was able to be elected as the council member after she attracted the attention of tribal elders who proposed her to run for a provincial council seat.