Dipnote Comments - You are Following Comments for Afghanistan: Korengal Engagement http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/index/ en U.S. Department of State 2008-08-07T18:10:00-05:00 chris has posted a new comment
Alison thanks for your blog. keep us posted on the road building. I am trying to locate the Deywagal Valley on a map. Is it North or South of the Chowkay Valley? Is it the small river valley between Chowkay Valley and Sarkani? That road is covering some really rough terrain. No matter which route it takes, the head of the Korengal valley is pretty high (7,000 feet I think) so you are looking at a road that traverses about 5,000 feet in elevation! Quite a rough way!!!

The aceesability should do a lot for the local people. What do they plan to do to keep security so the road does not get used for anti-government purposes?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/afghanistan_korengal/ Sat May 31, 2008 Dennis (Norm) Blackmore has posted a new comment
Keep up the good work. Thanks.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/afghanistan_korengal/ Tue May 06, 2008 Ronald has posted a new comment
Just a note to be mindful of the trafficking threats which invariably follow on any major road project. Along with all positive developments (health, education, food and provincial security posts) illicit traffic in drugs, arms, and other commodities are often increased.

Major road projects also set the stage for rapid spread of HIV/AIDS. Prevention planning is key or successful projects of this magnitude.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/afghanistan_korengal/ Tue May 06, 2008