Afghans plea for quick, careful attack on Marjah

Tribal elders in southern Afghanistan pleaded Friday for NATO forces to wage their imminent offensive on the Taliban stronghold of Marjah quickly and carefully to protect civilians in and around the town. - Afghans plea for quick, careful attack on Marjah‎

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