Angry Afghans confront US forces

[justinsb]

Angry Afghans confront US forces

Demonstrators vent their anger at the Bagram military base

At least 1,000 protesters have staged a demonstration outside the main US base of Bagram in Afghanistan.

The demonstrators, chanting "Die America", were angry at the arrest of a number of villagers on Monday night. Some threw stones at military vehicles.

Piles of tyres were burned on the main road near the base, sending clouds of black smoke billowing over the area.

Eyewitness say US troops fired warning shots at the demonstrators. The US military are denying this.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4717905.stm

[dogday]

1. My Son leaves for this mess in a month

everyone keeps saying Afghanistan is better than Iraq. I thought that too but lately am seeing more and more activity in that area which scares me.....

[justinsb]

2. It's summer

one of the biggest mistakes the US made was assuming because things were quiet, they had won. Afghanistan always goes quiet during their long, harsh winter (ask the Russians). I certainly pray for your son though.

Peace!