A new set of maps are up, the Shawal Valley in 4 detailed quadrants, with around 250 placed villages and landmarks. The same set of maps are available without the roads and villages, just scroll down to the bottom. These allow a less obstructed view of the terrain. They are at:
http://host1.in-motion.net/~jefft/tech/Mapping/afghanistan/index.html
Next stop, Oruzgan.
It is heating up, a curfew is imposed after sunset:
http://www.geo.tv/main_files/pakistan.aspx?id=32974
Wana residents movement banned ad infinitum after evening prayer
WANA: Political administration has banned wana residents indefinitely from getting outside their homes after Maghrib prayer, said a report.
Assistant political agent Wana, Khan Bux, issued notice to the all residents of Wana and its adjoing areas, saying that the people must abastain from getting out of their homes after the Maghrib prayers.
Traffic has also been banned, according to the notification.
The notice say anyone seen traveling or walking anywhere outside their homes would be shoot fire on forthwith and they themselves would be responsible for it.
The decision has been taken in the wake of attacks on military posts in the area during last several nights.
WoW. Great maps!
Thanks