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Wounded Soldier’s Father Blames Govt of Neglect

The intensifying conflicts in many parts of the country, which that are underway despite efforts for peace, have caused many problems for Afghans, with one being that soldiers are fighting in harsh conditions in "an undeclared war," as some political leaders put it.
 
The story of Khalid, an army soldier serving for a unit in the south of the country, is one such example. Khalid has not seen his family for the last two years, as he moves from one mission to another, fighting the enemy.
 
Khalid was severely wounded in a clash last week in Khas district in Uruzgan, according to his father, Asghar, who lives in the eastern province of Nangarhar along with Khalid’s wife and 18-month-old daughter, Alia.
 
Asghar said his son needs to be taken to Kabul for treatment, but this has not happened due to the lack of helicopter transport.
 
“My son has lost one of his eyes. I want him to be transferred to Kabul as soon as possible,” said Asghar.
 
“My brother has not visited his home for the past two years... I want him to be transferred from Uruzgan for treatment,” said Sajjad, Khalid’s brother.
 
Khalid’s younger brother, Shahid, said he calls on President Ashrah Ghani to help his brother be transferred to Kabul.
 
Critics said helicopters are mostly used for high-ranking officials rather than for rank-and-file members of the security forces. Back in March, photos on social media showed an army helicopter waiting outside Senate Speaker Fazl Hadi Muslimyar’s house in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province.
 
“Some time ago, a minister came here and helicopters were waiting for him from the morning until the afternoon. It would be good if these helicopters were put into service for the army and for transferring the wounded,” said Obaidullah Shinwari, the deputy head of Nangarhar's provincial council.

Wounded Soldier’s Father Blames Govt of Neglect

The family members of the soldier said the rights of security forces who fight under harsh circumstances should not be ignored.

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The intensifying conflicts in many parts of the country, which that are underway despite efforts for peace, have caused many problems for Afghans, with one being that soldiers are fighting in harsh conditions in "an undeclared war," as some political leaders put it.
 
The story of Khalid, an army soldier serving for a unit in the south of the country, is one such example. Khalid has not seen his family for the last two years, as he moves from one mission to another, fighting the enemy.
 
Khalid was severely wounded in a clash last week in Khas district in Uruzgan, according to his father, Asghar, who lives in the eastern province of Nangarhar along with Khalid’s wife and 18-month-old daughter, Alia.
 
Asghar said his son needs to be taken to Kabul for treatment, but this has not happened due to the lack of helicopter transport.
 
“My son has lost one of his eyes. I want him to be transferred to Kabul as soon as possible,” said Asghar.
 
“My brother has not visited his home for the past two years... I want him to be transferred from Uruzgan for treatment,” said Sajjad, Khalid’s brother.
 
Khalid’s younger brother, Shahid, said he calls on President Ashrah Ghani to help his brother be transferred to Kabul.
 
Critics said helicopters are mostly used for high-ranking officials rather than for rank-and-file members of the security forces. Back in March, photos on social media showed an army helicopter waiting outside Senate Speaker Fazl Hadi Muslimyar’s house in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province.
 
“Some time ago, a minister came here and helicopters were waiting for him from the morning until the afternoon. It would be good if these helicopters were put into service for the army and for transferring the wounded,” said Obaidullah Shinwari, the deputy head of Nangarhar's provincial council.

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