Afghanistan Report 2009 - Isaf - Nato

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French ISAF troops push into the Tagab valley in Kapisa Province. Task Force (TF) Kapisa – French operations in Kapisa Six hundred and fifty French troops deployed to Kapisa Province within Regional Command East in the summer of 2008. Their role has been to strengthen ISAF capabilities in a key access area to Kabul. The French soldiers are committed to implementing an integrated approach through: • Securing roads to ensure freedom of movement; • Disrupting militant activities and networks and driving the insurgents back to the end of the valleys; • Supporting the ANA by helping it establish several outposts and an important base in the South of the province; • Establishing solid relationships with village elders and responding to the population’s most urgent requests, including medical care. Seven hundred adults and 400 children were treated in the first 6 months of the TF presence; • Supporting civil development projects led by PRTs and the UN in a secure environment. As a result of TF Kapisa/ANA coordinated operations, ISAF has reported declining insurgent activities in the area. In parallel, security improvements are allowing for the development of significant infrastructure programmes, such as the American PRT-led project of a major road across Kapisa. (Source: French MOD) Security Support to Free and Fair Elections The 2009 Presidential Elections will be another important milestone in the development of Afghanistan’s constitutional democracy. Voter registration has been conducted efficiently and successfully by the Afghan authorities with the support of ISAF. With almost 4.4 million newly registered voters, preparations are well underway for the election later this year. Security for these elections will be provided first and foremost by the ANSF. The first line of security will be the ANP, with the second line of security provided by the ANA. For its part, ISAF will provide third line support. The process for generating temporary additional troops for this purpose is ongoing. 8
Afghanistan Report 2009 Respect for the Afghan Civilian Population Insurgents account for 80% of the total number of civilian casualties in 2008, with 973 people killed – primarily in IED attacks – as opposed to 236 as a result of military operations by international forces. It is important to see these figures in the context of an overall 33% increase in security incidents, a 37% growth in ISAF strength, and a 31% increase in the number of ISAF/ANSF offensive operations. Insurgent IED attacks, which were up 27% in 2008 over 2007, continue to be the largest single cause of civilian casualties. The number of civilian casualties caused by international forces has always been, and remains, a serious concern for NATO’s political and military leadership. In November 2008, ISAF Commander issued a new, detailed and reinforced direction to his subordinate commanders with specific instructions for minimising the risk to the civilian population and any possible offence to Afghan culture. The directive guides ISAF forces on the use of close air support, escalation of force procedures, house searches, reporting, and joint investigations. British ISAF soldier talks with Afghan children. Respect for the Afghan people, culture and religion is the guiding principle of all ISAF personnel. (© UK MoD) > 33% increase in security incidents > 70% ‣ 33% of security increase incidents security continue incidents to occur in 10% of the districts ‣ 70% of security incidents continue > IED to events occur in up 10% 27% of : largest the districts cause of casualties ‣ IED events up 27% : largest cause of casualties Security Summary Security Summary • 37% increase • 37% in ISAF increase force strength in ISAF force strength • 28% increase • 28% in ANSF increase force in strength ANSF force strength • 31% increase • 31% in offensive increase operations in offensive operations Events per 400km 2 0-5 6-15 16-50 51-100 0 over 101 Level II (Bn+) Opns Major INS Lines of Opn FATA • Civilian • Civilian Casualties: Casualties: up 40% up - 56% 40% - 56% • ISAF/OEF Deaths: up 37% • ISAF/OEF • ANSF Deaths: Deaths: up up 37% 6% • ANSF Deaths: - ANPsup suffer 6% 3x more casualties than ANA/ISAF - ANPs • 124% suffer more 3x more attacks casualties on GIRoA than ANA/ISAF • 124% • more 50% more attacks kidnappings/assassinations GIRoA • 50% more kidnappings/assassinations As of: 3 Jan 09 Baluchi Area ANSF ANSF • ANA: 13 more • ANA: Kandak/Battalion 13 more Kandak/Battalion formed formed 46 Kandaks 46 Kandaks capable capable of Battalion of Battalion Ops Ops • ANP: 52 districts • ANP: undergoing 52 districts undergoing FDD FDD 13 of 20 ANCOP Battalions fielded 13 of 20 ANCOP Battalions fielded 1 As of: 3 Jan 09 9
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