Rare footage of Taliban fighters

[Renew Deal]

Jul. 28 - Violence by Taliban insurgents has escalated in Afghanistan this year to its worst level since the militants were ousted in 2001.

The situation has compelled the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan to accept that undoubtedly "there is a resurgent Taliban problem."

To add to the growing fears, the Taliban have claimed responsibility for scores of roadside and suicide bomb attacks, as well as ambushes, raids and assassinations this year.

Natural sound with English and Pashto speech
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http://today.reuters.com/tv/videoChannel.aspx?storyid=a57e50499b910e0cef0e56cd729a46835e6a4ac9

[AlamoDemoc]

1. We have no control of either Afghanistan or Iraq

Sadly, we are only there to tell the world we have power to deploy forces and occupy, and nothing more.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. ...not doing so well here at home either.