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| Afghanistan | |
| Karzai supports mosque assault | |
| 2007-07-12 | |
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday supported Pakistan for attacking the Taliban-style militants of Lal Masjid and urged the Pakistani government to
Karzai has long complained that Afghan Taliban rebels have safe havens in Pakistan from which they are able to direct attacks inside Afghanistan. Pakistan denies the charge, but the accusations have strained relations between the neighbours. “We fully support the government and the nation of Pakistan for the campaign that is going on against terrorism,” Karzai told a news conference. “(But) our expectation is that this campaign becomes more real and...this campaign also covers those individuals who come from Pakistan and kill Afghanistan’s sons,” he said at his palace here. Karzai said such steps by Pakistan would strengthen ties between the two nations and would put an end to misunderstandings between them. Speaking in a measured tone, Karzai said the “bravery” of militant fighters was killing “innocent people and children”. “Whenever there is pressure on them they escape under a woman’s burqa,” he said. | |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Speaking in a measured tone, Karzai said the “bravery” of militant fighters was killing “innocent people and children”. Karzai hasn't made the same comment about the Taliban in his country. On the contrary he has made creepy and cheap comments about NATO not being careful enough. |
| Posted by: mhw 2007-07-12 08:26 |