Taliban using guerrilla tactics against US, UK
Published: July 04, 2009NEW YORK - US troops may face a tough time wresting Afghan provinces from Taliban control as many villagers have accepted group’s rules, The New York Times reported from Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan on Friday.“The mood of the Afghan people has tipped into a popular revolt in some parts of southern Afghanistan, presenting incoming American forces with an even harder job than expected in reversing military losses to the Taliban and winning over the population,” The Times’
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