Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan's largest southern city Sunday after a series of explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland — the target of the war's next major offensive by Afghan and international forces.

The blasts, which occurred one after another for 25 minutes across Kandahar city Saturday night, indicate that the insurgents remain a potent force in the area where NATO plans an assault later this year, the follow-up to an operation that has driven militants from a key stronghold in neighboring Helmand province.

Residents say Taliban militants can operate in Kandahar with little restraint.

"They can do what they intend and want, and the government can't control the situation," said Javed Ahmad, 40, of Kandahar. "We don't feel secure in the presence of all the forces in Afghanistan, and it's terrible for us to live in this kind of situation. We don't feel safe even at home, and we can't walk around."

Gov. Tooryalai Wesa said the blasts included two car bombs, six suicide attackers on motorbikes and bicycles, and homemade bombs. The attackers targeted the city's prison, police headquarters, a wedding hall next door and other areas on roads leading to the prison.



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[unhappycamper]

1. The whole Marjah campaign was Pentagon propaganda.

As is Afghanistan. Bring them home.

[bemildred]

2. Theatrical micro-militarism.

Military operations carried out for PR objectives. Who can forget the various repetitions of "shock and awe"?
:thumbsup:

[saigon68]

5. A Govt led by Narco Terrorists supported by Dreamers and Corporate Profiteers

[Robb]

3. Well, they're in luck.

[sam sarrha]

4. is it just a bunch of thieves blowing people up so their war lord gets the money/protection to loot?