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2005-04-03 Afghanistan/South Asia

Taliban attacks on the rise with the end of the winter

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-04-03 4:16:16 PM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Operatives were still capable of mounting small-scale ambushes and bomb blasts, Olson said.

Sounds like Peace Time in the Hemis.
Things still gonna blow.

Posted by Shipman 2005-04-03 5:12:12 PM|| 2005-04-03 5:12:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Economists have been using the concept of "corrected of seasonal variations" in order to get a clear reading of the situation (sales of bathing-suits will of course be higher in summer than in winter). It would be time for military to apply the same concepts.

Posted by JFM 2005-04-03 5:56:00 PM|| 2005-04-03 5:56:00 PM|| Front Page Top

The Taliban failed to do significant damage during elections in October and made few attacks through the exceptionally cold winter

AHA! The Brutal Afghan WinterÂ® did materialize after all!

I'm sure the Loony Left will claim vindication in 5,4,3....

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-04-03 10:27:43 PM|| 2005-04-03 10:27:43 PM|| Front Page Top

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