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Afghanistan
Two ISAF service members die as two men turn weapons on troops
2012-03-01
Two people, one believed to be an Afghan National Army service member and the other in civilian clothing, turned their weapons indiscriminately against International Security Assistance Force and Afghan National Security Force service members in southern Afghanistan today, killing two ISAF service members.
Posted by:ryuge

#4  Mongol-style retaliation is way too indiscriminate. The traditional Afghan response is the blood feud. Meaning family members of the culprit are targeted, and perhaps even the tribe. Since the Taliban transcends tribal ties, targeting family members would seem to be the most effective method of deterring such attacks.
Posted by: Zhang Fei   2012-03-01 17:20  

#3  Where's Tamerlane when we need him?
Posted by: Bill Clinton   2012-03-01 11:03  

#2  Wonder if they remember the Mongols?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2012-03-01 10:03  

#1  Remember Elphinstone. They do.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2012-03-01 09:14  

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