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Shocking: Half of Afghan army is illiterate

New Delhi: With the Afghan Army expanding its role in the security of the country after NATO forces withdraw, the army lags behind in literacy. About half of the army soldiers are illiterate, according to a

India TV News Desk Published : Mar 02, 2014 23:28 IST, Updated : Mar 03, 2014 6:53 IST




In 2009, the US launched a $200 million literacy programme which was aimed to have everyone in the military reach at least basic standards by the end of 2014.
 
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