https://freerepublic.com/tag/weapns/ en-us Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:14:22 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624198/posts WASHINGTON, April 30, 2006 – Coalition and Afghan forces have found many weapons caches, taken suspected insurgents into custody, and provided medical care to civilians in recent operations in Afghanistan. Successes continue in the Afghan government's "Peace through Strength" program, designed to encourage reconciliation with legitimate authorities. The program allows Afghans to reconcile with provincial and national authorities at any time by turning in illicit arms and pledging allegiance to the legitimate Afghan government. In return, the Afghans become eligible for allied employment and assistance programs. Sixteen local nationals turned in a variety of weapons April 22. The Afghans,... American Forces Press Service https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624198/posts#comment Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:14:22 GMT