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| Ex-Commander Warns Of Kunduz Collapse If Crisis Not Managed Properly |
| 2015-04-28 |
| [Tolo News] A former military commander has warned that if the Kunduz crisis is not managed properly -- along with that of other northern provinces -- these provinces could fall into the control of the Taliban. Former army general Zalmai Weesa, who was previously the commander of 209 Shaheen battalion, blames the current surge of violence on Pakistain and says that if the National Unity Government does not take decisive steps to stamp out the Weesa, who retired four months ago, lead forces in nine northern and north eastern provinces for five years. His philosophy is that the fight against "It's not only Kunduz that can fall - but everywhere else where the armed forces are not professional - and most importantly -- where they don't have the support of local people," Weesa said. He says it is still unclear on who is responsible for the recent upsurge in violence in the north but says the matter is not being investigated closely enough by government. "Since the creation of Pakistain, their aim has been to not let us live in peace. We must never be deceived by what Pakistain says. We must always be prepared, and stand up to those who want to spread terror," said Weesa. Security forces have been embroiled in ongoing festivities with the Taliban for three days. On Monday, over 2,000 reinforcement troops were sent in to the area to bring it under control. "All the troops that were needed in Kunduz, have been acquired from battalion 111, and have started an expanded operation," says Dawlat Waziri, Deputy Spokesman for the MoD. Sources who have spoken on condition of anonymity have said that during the battle in Badakhshan, many troops were sent from Kunduz -- leaving the area vulnerable to attack. People have criticized this move and claim it is such actions on the part of government that point towards poor management. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 And then you'd have a collapsed Kunduz. Whatdayado? (How could you tell the difference?) |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2015-04-28 08:02 |