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2007-10-02 Afghanistan

Taliban, Al-Qaeda 'wanted' as scores killed in Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred 2007-10-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 I wonder if the 'surge' in Iraq has caused a decrease in AQ action there (in part) by causing a shift in their remaining personnel to Afghanistan, causing what seems to be an increase in action there. Pakistan provides a more useful and convenient 'safe haven' now than Syria, I suspect. And they are in a 'must win' situation - probably think the chances of another win in Afghanistan are better now than making Iraq the center of the new caliphate.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-10-02 06:53|| 2007-10-02 06:53|| Front Page Top

#2 I note AFP spins recent Taliban wave attacks and their subsequent pleas for a hudna as a "deteriorating security situation".

Posted by Excalibur 2007-10-02 07:57|| 2007-10-02 07:57|| Front Page Top

#3 There seems to be some anedotal evidence that AQ is splitting and in tatters in Iraq and there may be a strategy to move on to other "virgin" territory. But the big Q is will it attract Americans and other infidels to ply on? Doubtful. Secure Iraq and protect homeland and let AQ and Taliban kill other muzzies. Seems like a winner to me.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-10-02 12:04|| 2007-10-02 12:04|| Front Page Top

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