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2010-11-15 Afghanistan

Gen Petraeus 'astonished' at Karzai's latest coalition criticism

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Posted by tipper 2010-11-15 09:18|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Karzai's comments come after a recent HUGE heroin bust. Karzai has connections with people who make their money on heroin and opium production. His bread and butter is at risk so he is now going to push for the removal of the troops. The more we attack the heroin trade, the harder he is going to push for us to leave.

Posted by crosspatch 2010-11-15 12:44|| 2010-11-15 12:44|| Front Page Top

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