rejoined Tagab. At 6:47, Jonquille 30 destroyed a guerrilla group attempting to storm Alasay. At 7:00, elements of the Afghan Army arrived on BMP vehicles. One hour later, construction of the outposts began. Vert 20 and 30 departed around 14:00. 16 and 17 March Late in the evening of the 16th, Vert 10 and Vert 70 departed by helicopter. The next day at 18:00, the outpost of Alasay was completed and construction of the second outpost began in Shekut. Aftermath After the fighting had ended, several guerrilla groups were persuaded by local tribal elders to lay down their arms, in exchange for amnesty and cash incentives. While their long-term commitment to peace remained doubtful, the coalition offensive in Alasay, along with a government-sponsored reconciliation process, is said to have caused a clear improvement in the security situation, according to local leaders. References Conflicts in 2009 2009 in Afghanistan Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) involving France Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) involving the United States History of Kapisa Province March 2009 events in Asia