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| Interior Ministry Acknowledges Issues On Battlefields |
| 2016-02-07 |
| The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday acknowledged that the Afghan security forces have been faced with certain challenges in their struggle against militants on the battlefields. According to the MoI, in some cases, the security forces are out-numbered by militants on the battlefields. However, the ministry is optimistic over their war capabilities and gains made by the security forces in the war against terrorism. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has warned against negligence while tackling the ongoing conflict in the country, saying that dealing with the war in Afghanistan in a superficial manner could bring harmful consequences to the nation. Amid an unprecedented surge in militant attacks this winter, some Afghan military commentators have criticized the government for a lack of effective management of the war and for failing to draw up a working strategy to tackle the militants. The statements come after a serious deterioration in security in various regions of the country - including Baghlan and Helmand, provinces which have witnessed heavy clashes, and the strategic town of Kunduz, which collapsed to the Taliban in a dramatic manner last year. This incident sparked nationwide criticism and questions were raised over the management of the war. As insurgents continue their efforts to secure footholds in strategic locations across the country, the Afghan security forces also remain on alert to thwart plots. "Our enemies do not miss even a minute, they use all their energy to kill the people, the women and the children, they conduct explosions and commit suicide and they are the enemies of Afghanistan, this is a serious war and should not be taken lightly," Dawlat Waziri, a defense ministry spokesman said. The war between the Afghan security forces and the Taliban is now entering its twelfth day in Dand-e-Ghor area of Baghlan province. The security forces have been trying to retake the area by suppressing the militants. Meanwhile, the southern province of Helmand, once a Taliban stronghold, has also seen fierce fighting in recent months and security forces so far have not been able to recapture some areas which collapsed to the Taliban. "The war should have stopped for a three month period, but we have ground and air facilities and special units, the government must focus on it seriously and review the war plans," former deputy minister of Interior Mirza Mohammad Yarmand said. "There is a lack of an effective war strategy and accurate management of military operations in Afghanistan. The nonexistence of a common command and control center during the operations has led to the rise in casualties among our troops, the prolongation of the war and increasing the war moral of the enemy," military analyst Jawed Kohistani said. Military analysts believe that the presence of insurgents in Helmand could pose serious threats to other regions in the south. Baghlan province is also important in terms of its strategic location in the north and northeastern areas where insurgents hope to infiltrate. Video report at the link |
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