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International Security Assistance Force Deputy Commander, British Lt. Gen. Nick Parker, attends a shura with government of the Afghanistan officials to assess the needs and capabilities of the people living in Qa Ryeh Sirakin, a village in Farah Province, April 7, 2010. Gen. Parker also met with Afghan, Italian and American forces during his two-day visit to the Farah province.

SHURA MEETING

International Security Assistance Force Deputy Commander, British Lt. Gen. Nick Parker, attends a shura with government of the Afghanistan officials to assess the needs and capabilities of the people living in Qa Ryeh Sirakin, a village in Farah Province, April 7, 2010. Gen. Parker also met with Afghan, Italian and American forces during his two-day visit to the Farah province.

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