Afghanistan: the latest
A friend recently wrote to me on the subject of Afghanistan. She wondered if, given all of the attention being given to other situations worldwide – Afghanistan has slipped many people’s radar screens. She elaborated: people are still suffering there. Civilians and military forces are still losing their lives. Yet, it seems that people are talking about the situation less and less.
We can’t forget about Afghanistan. And we’ve just been issued a serious reminder.
Last week, Taliban insurgents (did you think Bush got ‘em all? Sorry to disappoint) invaded the region just north of Kandahar – taking over 7 to 18 villages.
The Taliban may be making a comeback. That is, if you believe they were successfully suppressed to begin with.
See also: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the potential risk of conflict with Pakistan. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned.
More to come, but for now: let us not lose sight of this devastating situation. And let us not forget those who are still suffering.
Didn’t he Taliban free a lot of prisoners recently
Hi Selina:
Yes. 2 guards were killed in a prison attack. Over 1,100 prisoners were freed, some 400 of them Taliban (according to Taliban reports).
Raquel
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