Afghan Border Police Open new Airport Facility

Story by Air Force Maj. Julie Solberg, Office of Security Cooperation-Afghanistan Police Reform Directorate

German Special Ambassador for the Police Sector Reform Dr. Helmut Frick and Acting Afghan Minister of the Interior Zarar Ahmad Moqbil jointly inaugurated the new facility.

KABUL , Afghanistan — The Afghan National Police recently opened a new facility for its protection battalion at the Kabul International Airport .

The new facility, constructed by the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief and financed by the German Federal Foreign Office, was handed over to the Afghan Border Police on Dec. 15. The buildings, which were rebuilt and renovated during the past year, were refitted with modern conveniences such as electricity, plumbing, and kitchens, and now provide space for 120 employees. [continue reading].