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2004-03-26 Afghanistan/South Asia

Tribal backlash, lack of intel hamper Pakistani forces

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2004-03-26 12:37:30 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Looks like AQ's strategy is working great. I don't see what Pakistan could have done differently. So much for the Spring Offensive.

Posted by gromky 2004-03-26 1:43:49 AM|| 2004-03-26 1:43:49 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 The ... attacks indicate a widening of the area of resistance by foreign militants and local tribal supporters,

How is it a "widening of the area of resistance" when the fighters were already there? Seems to me it would be more appropriate to call it a new offensive into an already existing area of resistance.

Posted by B 2004-03-26 7:13:28 AM|| 2004-03-26 7:13:28 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 This is like the Calvary hunting for Geronimo, but he's hiding in the villiages and extermination is not an option.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-03-26 7:15:00 AM|| 2004-03-26 7:15:00 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 A-Q is doomed.

Posted by Anonymous 2004-03-26 12:43:34 PM|| 2004-03-26 12:43:34 PM|| Front Page Top

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