Afghan power transition

Afghan power transition

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - The Afghan flag (R) is raised higher than the flag of New Zealand (L) during a ceremony marking power transition from the International Security Assistance Force to local authorities in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan, on July 17, 2011. The New Zealand forces are stationed in the area. Power transition is under way from the ISAF to the Afghan authorities.

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  • 2011/7/17 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2011 Kyodo News
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