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Chergotah Madrassa Repair
Planned Start Month
Nov. 2009
Estimated Cost
$8,500
Status
Completed
Province
Khost
Regional Command
Unknown
Project Description
On 31 October 2009, a local Madrassa and adjacent mosque in the Chergotah area were damaged by Coalition Force's attack helicopters when they engaged AAFs seeking refuge in the madrassa. As a sign of good faith, and to address grievances of the local community. TF Steel has agreed to pay for repairs of the building.
Project Goals
1. Repair damaged corner of madrassa. 2. Repair multiple holes in roof and walls of madrassa and adjacent mosque (size of holes approx 4 inches to 24 inches. 3. Replace the windows of the two buildings. 4. Repair damaged awning on madrassa.
Results
Madrassa repaired.
Updates
Feb 3 2010 Project 100% complete, 100% paid.
SOURCES
Illustrations: Sarah Way for ProPublica. Data: Assembled from several different Department of Defense databases by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and provided to ProPublica under a Freedom of Information Act Request.