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A couple of regrettable incidents during the last few weeks seem to have overshadowed the good work done by U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. The video depicting U.S. Marines urinating on Taliban corpses and the unintentional burning of the Holy Koran have prompted an understandable anger from the people of the ****** region. The behavior depicted in the video does not represent the high moral standard we expect of coalition forces. President Obama, Secretary of Defense Panetta, and other senior officials have apologized for the mistaken burning of the Holy Koran, and General John Allen, the ISAF commander, has already taken steps to ensure that this incident doesnt happen again by mandating additional training for ISAF forces. We are by no means downplaying the seriousness of these incidents, but we want to remind our readers that we have the utmost respect for the people of Afghanistan, their culture, and their religion.
Please click on this link below and see how coalition forces played a major role in refurbishing a grand mosque which was once a crumbling ruin in the isolated village of Khan Neshin.
U.S. Central Command | Afghans refurbish mosque with help from Marine
Please click on this link below and read about a mosque that was jointly reconstructed by Tarok Kolache landowners and ISAF in Arghandab district after it was destroyed by the Taliban.
Mosque Opening Symbolizes Hope, Partnership in Kandahar | ISAF - International Security Assistance Force
While the doubters may continue to exploit these incidents, the truth is that since 2001, the U.S. government has spent almost $26 million on the program to fund about 640 cultural preservation projects in more than 100 countries, as mentioned in the article below. The article below also highlights the contributions made by the U.S. to restore mosques around the globe, including Pakistan.
US funds restoration of global Islamic sites | Entertainment | DAWN.COM
Our officials have fully acknowledged the mistakes associated with the incidents mentioned above, and steps are being taken to ensure that the same mistakes are not repeated. These incidents do not reflect the values, morals and ethics of our country or our military. We hope for everyone to realize that the U.S. remains fully committed to the betterment of the region.
Maj David Nevers
DET-United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command
Please click on this link below and see how coalition forces played a major role in refurbishing a grand mosque which was once a crumbling ruin in the isolated village of Khan Neshin.
U.S. Central Command | Afghans refurbish mosque with help from Marine
Please click on this link below and read about a mosque that was jointly reconstructed by Tarok Kolache landowners and ISAF in Arghandab district after it was destroyed by the Taliban.
Mosque Opening Symbolizes Hope, Partnership in Kandahar | ISAF - International Security Assistance Force
While the doubters may continue to exploit these incidents, the truth is that since 2001, the U.S. government has spent almost $26 million on the program to fund about 640 cultural preservation projects in more than 100 countries, as mentioned in the article below. The article below also highlights the contributions made by the U.S. to restore mosques around the globe, including Pakistan.
US funds restoration of global Islamic sites | Entertainment | DAWN.COM
Our officials have fully acknowledged the mistakes associated with the incidents mentioned above, and steps are being taken to ensure that the same mistakes are not repeated. These incidents do not reflect the values, morals and ethics of our country or our military. We hope for everyone to realize that the U.S. remains fully committed to the betterment of the region.
Maj David Nevers
DET-United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command