Baghran is the northernmost district in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Its population, which is 90% Pashtun and 10% Hazara, was estimated at 82,018 in 2002. The district centre is the village of Baghran; there are around 450 villages in the district. Dominated by the Baghran Valley, a traditional stronghold of traditionalist Afghan Pashtun tribal power, Baghran saw significant military clashes during the Russian occupation. Rais-al-Baghrani, a former Taliban leader, recently agreed to cooperate with the Government of Afghanistan and the Coalition forces, under the Programme Takm-e-sol (Reconciliation and Forgiveness). Baghran district's primary produce (after opium poppies) is wheat.
References
- UNHCR District Profile, dated 2002-12-31, accessed 2006-07-28 (PDF).
External links
- Map of Baghran district (PDF)
Districts of Helmand |
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| Baghran • Dishu • Garmsir • Gerishk • Kajaki • Khanashin • Lashkargah • Musa Qala • Nad Ali • Nawa-I-Barakzayi • Nawzad • Sangin • Washir |
