"There will be operation in this area. But it is now a matter of military judgment (of) what is the appropriate time."

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

"They said,without this service, NGOs [non-governmental organizations and agencies will be unable to reach operation areas in the east and south of the country, and it is an area that is particularly insecure and difficult,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.02

British Defense Secretary Bob Ainsworth said in the House of Commons that government is doing all it can to adequately protect troops in Afghanistan and he promised more assets would be moved into the theater of operation, but he underlined the mission will remain dangerous.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13