Afghanistan
The British in southern Afghanistan have negotioated a local ceasefire with the Taleban.
This reads as if the deal was actually struck with the local leaders. We'll have to see how this holds up.
The Independent has an infantry eye view on the reality of the violence.
(And, don't I remember the right wingers going ballistic over the possibility of US troops being commanded by NATO in Kosovo?)
It has now been agreed the troops will quietly pull out of Musa Qala in return for the Taliban doing the same. The compound is one of four district government offices in the Helmand province that are being guarded by British troops. ....
It has now been agreed the troops will quietly pull out of Musa Qala in return for the Taliban doing the same. The compound is one of four district government offices in the Helmand province that are being guarded by British troops.
This reads as if the deal was actually struck with the local leaders. We'll have to see how this holds up.
The Independent has an infantry eye view on the reality of the violence.
(And, don't I remember the right wingers going ballistic over the possibility of US troops being commanded by NATO in Kosovo?)
posted by mikevotes at
8:05 AM
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Looks like this is what we get for not finishing the job in Afghanistan the first time.
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The Flamingo, at 10:27 AM
Yeah.
Honestly if the deal is as presented, and the local leaders can really keep the Taleban out, this is a good thing, although I doubt the premise.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 11:30 AM
I grew up watching this same crap on film clips in the '60s. I never believed I'd see another "Vietnam." Then again, my Grandmother didn't expect to see a second world war after enduring the first, either. The more things change...
By
Anonymous, at 1:06 PM
And they're all billed as wars to end/prevent other wars.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 2:43 PM
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