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2003-09-01 Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-09-01 17:12|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'd suspect that any negotiations are directed toward breaking off a few chunks of the Talibs

Wouldn't surprise me if negotiations are taking place. Remember that some of the guys we're allied with used to work for the Taliban. The Afghans will take any opportunity to make some extra money by negotiating a ceasefire in exchange for monetary payoffs from the Taliban. Why would the Taliban want a ceasefire? I suspect the Talibs are trying to get some breathing room from the relentless air attacks. Getting new Taliban recruits killed in large numbers hurts future recruiting efforts.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2003-9-1 5:49:57 PM|| 2003-9-1 5:49:57 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Plus IIRC we were able to separate quite a few of the warlords from the Taliban with suitcases of cash. It's an apparent Afghan custom to accept gifts, with non-existent principles changing accordingly

Posted by Frank G 2003-9-1 6:05:28 PM|| 2003-9-1 6:05:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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