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Mission stories – Afghan Christian Mass

A certain day, in 2013, at the United Nations civilian compound in Afghanistan’s Central Highlands – Bamyan – there was a rumor that someone was going to conduct an old style Christian catholic mass, somewhere down town. The invitation came in a closed door environment, with a whispering voice, as if it was “classified information”.Continuar lendo “Mission stories – Afghan Christian Mass”

Taliban “Price List”

Back in 2012, right after arriving to Kabul, I was made aware that I should be permanently cautious, wherever I was, because my head was worth 20.000 US Dollars (USD). That was how much the Taliban shadow Government would pay anyone that would kill a foreigner officer. That specify price made me wonder if thereContinuar lendo “Taliban “Price List””

Two Twix bars in the lungs, and it’s not chocolate

UN peacekeeping missions have not only a dangerous warfare component, but also a healthcare hazard to look into. Neglecting the health hazards at the site; is asking to bring serious problems back home. During the induction training sessions in UNAMA – Afghanistan – mission, one of the veterans told me: – “The first thing youContinuar lendo “Two Twix bars in the lungs, and it’s not chocolate”

UN field operations’ attire in Afghanistan

Back in UNAMA – Afghanistan – pending on the job to be done and the audience waiting to hear you, the military advisers would wear uniform or dress civilian cloths. In the latter case, the old saying “When in Rome do like the Romans” would be applicable .. with the necessary adaptations. UN Military AdvisersContinuar lendo “UN field operations’ attire in Afghanistan”

Deep inside Afghanistan

When one travels well inside Afghanistan’s landscape, on the Central Highlands of the Indukush, one may still encounter remains of the old Silk road. Fortresses constructed to host and protect the passing-by caravans. That is the beauty of the UN mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA); respecting the conflict restrictions but, simultaneously, profiting from every opportunity toContinuar lendo “Deep inside Afghanistan”

Guerra e Paz conforme as eleições Norte Americanas

Surgiram esta semana vários comunicados informando que os Estados Unidos teriam encetado conversações com a liderança Taliban para o fim do conflito no Afeganistão. Não deverá ser novidade para ninguém, uma vez que estamos (2020) em ano de eleição Presidencial nos Estados Unidos. Efectivamente, a resolução de problemas além-fronteiras tem sido (e ainda bem queContinuar lendo “Guerra e Paz conforme as eleições Norte Americanas”