GROM special forces among Polish contingent heading for Afghanistan

President Aleksander Kwasniewski yesterday signed the order to deploy 300 Po lish soldiers to Afghanistan, where they will take part in the fight against terrorism. "The moment has come when Poland must join the military action as an ally who knows how profoundly important is international solidarity," sai d Kwasniewski. The president explained that he wants Poland to play a full p art in the coalition against terrorism. The contingent to be sent to Afghani stan consists of 80 soldiers from the elite GROM special forces, as well as logistics experts and sappers. The troops will not be ready to leave until J anuary 10. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1; Reuters) P.J.