A U.S. Army soldier organizes his gear while in a dugout fighting position overlooking Wanat Village in the Waygul Valley, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2011. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zackary RootHamid Karzai Admits Afghanistan 'Security Failure' -- BBC
President Hamid Karzai has said his government and Nato have failed to provide Afghans with security, 10 years after the Taliban were otherthrown.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Karzai also accused Pakistan of supporting the insurgency, saying sanctuaries there still needed to be tackled.
He vowed to step down in 2014 and said he was working on the succession.
His comments come as the ex-commander of coalition forces said Nato allies remain far from reaching their goals.
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