Locals turn against Taliban in eastern Afghanistan
A group of villagers in eastern Afghanistan took up arms against the Taliban and say they’ve now managed to regain control.
A group of villagers in eastern Afghanistan took up arms against the Taliban and say they’ve now managed to regain control.
American and Afghan officials announced on Sunday that they both endorsed a final draft of the strategic partnership agreement that will outline the US commitment here for at least a decade after the 2014.
A classified US military report leaked to the media compiles interviews with Taliban detainees who say their group is primed to regain control of Afghanistan after NATO forces leave in 2014.
NATO officials have emphasized that the report represents the views of Taliban prisoners still loyal to the movement.
The Afghan government has announced plans for President Hamid Karzai to meet with members of the Taliban in Saudi Arabia.
During the past year, the US and its NATO allies have placed increasing emphasis on bringing an end to the war in Afghanistan through negotiations.
By Tom A. Peter
Jan. 27, 2012