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Reopening Mines and Power Plants Could Have Stabilized Afghanistan
2:48:38 - 2:53:45 (05:06)
Reopening mines and power plants in Afghanistan could have led to economic stability and eliminated the need for expensive fuel imports, says General McChrystal.
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The heavy fuel oil burned by power plants in Afghanistan could have made the country self-sustaining in energy and not depend on expensive fuel imports.
2:48:38 - 2:51:50 (03:12)
Afghanistan
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The heavy fuel oil burned by power plants in Afghanistan could have made the country self-sustaining in energy and not depend on expensive fuel imports. However, none of the 17-18 different commanders that rotated through the country tried to reopen the Mas Inak mine and employ 10,000 Taliban with it, which could have significantly reduced fuel costs and helped the country's economy.
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The Taliban resorted to siege tactics due to the prolonged US presence in Afghanistan.
2:51:50 - 2:53:45 (01:54)
Afghanistan
Summary
The Taliban resorted to siege tactics due to the prolonged US presence in Afghanistan. For the Afghan military, the situation became so dire that they had to plead for help on national TV call-in shows.