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For example, Hasham Watanwal, the representative of Uruzgan province in the Wolesi Jirga, claims his province is 90% under Taliban control. He blames this on—you guessed it—underinvestment, underdevelopment, and a sloppy western military.
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Speaking at a press conference, Wolesi Jirga member from Uruzgan Muhammad Hashim Watanwal claimed anti-government elements were in control of Gizab district of the province.
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The youngsters were turning to Taliban, the legislator charged, because of imprecise airstrikes by foreign forces that caused civilian casualties and fuelled public anger.
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The meeting was attended by Fawzia Kofi, the Chairwoman of Women Affairs Commission and Mohammad Hashim Watanwal- the deputy of Defense Affairs Commission.