Afghan, US forces seize Marjah
![The red, green and black flag was hoisted over Marjah by the Governor of Helmand province, Mohammad Gulab Mangal. [AFP]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uH8jKV3n6gkl0cudsl-GcID-CYTrJ7mW7iGs90L7l0VTHFF-tyr5Q3AgixDL6OmkveWCl_mgFzzIiSPweDcbjGowB_TFn4Aunqtej4F7MEYJjX6Ep7WTB6Ejg=s0-d "The red, green and black flag was hoisted over Marjah by the Governor of Helmand province, Mohammad Gulab Mangal. [AFP]")
The red, green and black flag was hoisted over Marjah by the Governor of Helmand province Last Updated: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:14:00 Afghan, US forces seize Marjah
The Afghan flag has been raised in the town of Marjah, which is at the centre of a US-led offensive on a Taliban stronghold.
The commander of US Marines in southern Afghanistan, Brigadier General Larry Nicholson has called it a historic moment, stopping short of declaring victory. Afghani provincial spokesman Daud Ahmadi says the civilian government has taken over responsibility.
Around 15,000 US, Afghan and NATO forces have been engaged in Operation Mushtarak for more than a week, in what has been billed the biggest military operation since the 2001 US-led invasion. The mission is to capture the Marjah and Nad Ali areas of Helmand from the Taliban and drug lords.
The commander of US Marines in southern Afghanistan, Brigadier General Larry Nicholson has called it a historic moment, stopping short of declaring victory. Afghani provincial spokesman Daud Ahmadi says the civilian government has taken over responsibility.
Around 15,000 US, Afghan and NATO forces have been engaged in Operation Mushtarak for more than a week, in what has been billed the biggest military operation since the 2001 US-led invasion. The mission is to capture the Marjah and Nad Ali areas of Helmand from the Taliban and drug lords.
The flag raising comes as U.S., NATO and Afghan forces continue an offensive to take control of the lawless city.
The move is meant to signify the handover of control in the area from NATO to Afghan officials.
U.S. and NATO leaders view the transition as an important step, but say there's plenty of fighting ahead as troops work to completely drive Taliban militants from the area.
good to see!
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