Afghanistan: The War With No End
The media focus has been on Iraq, where insurgent attacks are a daily occurrence. Consequently, that 'other war', the one in Afghanistan, has been less newsworthy. However, that is a war that seems to have no end. In the north, initially foreign presence has been generally welcomed. Now the insurgency has been worsening, with widespread support for the insurgents in the south, and opposition to any Western presence in Afghanistan. 700 Canadian troops have joined NATO, but the war shows no signs of abatement." British troops have come under attack in Kabul and Nato forces were targeted in two co-ordinated suicide car bombings in which at least four people died.
The attacks took place as ministers revealed that units are preparing to extend Britain's role in Afghanistan when it takes command of the international peacekeeping operation next year.
John Reid, the Secretary of State for Defence, told Parliament that Britain faced a "prolonged" involvement in the country. But MPs warned last night that British troops faced being mired in a long-term military commitment to a country in the grip of a growing insurgency. " .... Read rest of this article from The Independent UK
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