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Old 04-27-2010, 11:48   #1
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Karzai frets as U.S. builds up Afghan militias

Here is a link to an interesting article that mentions SF in Afghanistan. It talks about how successful SF has been in turning a village around in Afghanistan. Some people are wanting to expand the program in order to reverse insurgent gains but some, like President Karzai, question the program.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36795216...hington_post//
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Old 04-27-2010, 12:18   #2
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Not surprised that it makes King Karzai nervous.
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Old 04-27-2010, 15:19   #3
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Karzai isn't the only national leader who fears an armed populace that might resist central government "over-reach"!
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