16 February 2009
'From Mujahideen Heroes To Taliban Terrorists', Press TV, 15 February 2009
EXCERPT: "The Areas on both sides of the modern Afghan border, beginning in Bajaur and traveling south west all the way to Baluchistan have been home to a group of fiercely independent, closely interlinked, formidable warriors for thousands of years. The region -much reduced by the 19th century- was an independent tribal territory until 1893 and remained...
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Mobilizing Afghan Militias: Civil Defense Forces Vs. "Tribal Militias"
16 February 2009
'Mobilizing Afghan Militias: Civil Defense Forces Vs. "Tribal Militias"', Middle East Times, 16 February 2009
EXCERPT: "Empowering supposed 'tribal militias' in Afghanistan as a means to defend areas outside of the immediate control of Afghanistan's National Security Forces (ANSF) from Taliban and other insurgent groups has become a popular option for U.S. military strategists to consider. Over the last...
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16 February 2009
'Canada Wants "Frank" Talks On NATO In Afghanistan', Reuters India, 16 February 2009
EXCERPT: "The struggling effort to defeat the Taliban and bring security to Afghanistan means it is time for a "frank discussion" about the future of NATO, Canada's defence minister said on Monday. In comments that are likely to aggravate some NATO partners, Peter MacKay told an audience in London that all alliance members...
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Afghans To Join US-Led Review Of War Policy
16 February 2009
'Afghans To Join US-Led Review Of War Policy', Los Angeles Times, 16 February 2009
EXCERPT: "An Afghan delegation will join a U.S.-led policy review of the war in the region, President Hamid Karzai and U.S. special envoy Richard Holbrooke announced Sunday. Holbrooke also said the U.S. supported the announcement of the Aug. 20 presidential election date, even though it is highly controversial in Afghanistan. The election was supposed...
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