The presence of a small contingent of ISAF troops in Taloqan city, which never had full situational awareness on all of Takhar (especially not of the remote northern Rustaq, Chah Ab and Darqad districts and southeastern mountain areas of Chal, Namak Ab and Warsaj districts) was no guarantee for absolute stability. However, by using this strategic base, ISAF was able collect information to directly engage with the local population and to link up with the provincial administration. The resulting situational awareness as a form of protection for civilian actors of the mission as well as the maintenance of an early warning system for governmental and non-governmental organisations might not be visible at first glance. LINK.
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