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| RandCorp: Pakistan helped train Taliban, gave info on US troops |
| 2008-06-09 |
| KABUL, Afghanistan: Pakistani intelligence agents and paramilitary forces have helped train Taliban insurgents and have given them information about American troop movements in Afghanistan, said a report published Monday by a U.S. think tank. The study by the RAND Corp. also warned that the U.S. will face "crippling, long-term consequences" in Afghanistan if Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan are not eliminated. It echoes recent statements by American generals, who have increased their warnings that militant safe havens in Pakistan are threatening efforts in Afghanistan. The study was funded by the U.S. Defense Department. "Every successful insurgency in Afghanistan since 1979 enjoyed safe haven in neighboring countries, and the current insurgency is no different," said the report's author, Seth Jones. "Right now, the Taliban and other groups are getting help from individuals within Pakistan's government, and until that ends, the region's long-term security is in jeopardy." Pakistan's top military spokesman rejected the findings. [..] |
| Posted by:3dc |
| #3 Maybe this is why Hussein wanted to invade Pakistan...Naw. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-06-09 20:38 |
| #2 I am shocked, shocked at these findings! |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2008-06-09 20:21 |
| #1 It's how the military arm of Islam works isn't it. Say one thing do another. That is Islam, they are only being true to their religion, nothing else matters. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2008-06-09 20:15 |