The U.N.refugee agency says the end of this repatriation will mark the conclusion of a UNHCR operation that began in 1989.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

They say the United Nations complex humanitarian operation in this conflict-ridden province cannot function efficiently without their help.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

In a brief statement from the White House, Mr.Obama stressed this will be a complex and challenging operation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

"There will be operation in this area. But it is now a matter of military judgment (of) what is the appropriate time."

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

British commanders say this Operation is making good progress, but in Afghanistan as a whole it has been a tough month, and in Britain public opinion-polls indicate public support is falling.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

"They said,without this service, NGOs [non-governmental organizations and agencies will be unable to reach operation areas in the east and south of the country, and it is an area that is particularly insecure and difficult,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.02