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| Afghanistan |
| 'Increasing Taliban Violence Mirrors Government Weakness |
| 2011-03-01 |
| [Tolo News] A dramatic surge in Taliban-led violence in the country showcases Karzai's government weakness, leader of the opposition party Abdullah Abdullah ... the former foreign minister of the Northern Alliance government, advisor to Masood, and candidate for president against Hamid Maybe I'll join the TalibanKarzai. Dr. Abdullah was born in Kabul and is half Tadjik and half Pashtun... said Monday. Dr Abdullah, leader of Change and Hope coalition, said death of hundreds of civilians in Death Eater attacks is an "unacceptable crime". He accused the government of acting irresponsibly regarding the issues. Afghan people desire fair peace in the country, Abdullah said. He sees election of parliament house speaker as a prominent step marking an end of stalemate within the house. "I found it surprising and at the same time disappointing that no government official even asked who was behind this crime. We cannot turn a blind eye on these crimes at all," Abdullah told TOLOnews. We will not be able to bring peace and stability in the country by providing concessions to the enemies of the Afghan people, he said. Scores of civilians trapped in Kabul Bank building during a thug attack in eastern Jalalabad city were rubbed out on Saturday last week. Meanwhile, ...back at the ranch... Afghan Attorney General is working on the case of the captured Kabul Bank mass murderer. Officials said his case will soon be completed and sent to the Supreme Court. Attorney General's Spokesman Amanullah Eman said the nabbed man will be prosecuted publicly. |
| Posted by:Fred |