Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan On Karzai Tensions -- CBS
(CBS News) KABUL -- Last month President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai accused the United States of secretly negotiating with the Taliban. He also claimed that militias working for the American military had tortured and killed a student.
It was just the latest in a string of anti-American remarks from the Afghan leader.
For U.S. Commanding General in Afghanistan, Joseph Dunford, Karzai's comments amounted to friendly fire.
Asked what effect those type of comments have on the safety of US troops, Dunford said inflammatory comments can be a threat to the force.
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My Comment: General Dunford is in a very diffic
For U.S. Commanding General in Afghanistan, Joseph Dunford, Karzai's comments amounted to friendly fire.
Asked what effect those type of comments have on the safety of US troops, Dunford said inflammatory comments can be a threat to the force.
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My Comment: General Dunford is in a very difficult situation .... his U.S. forces are being withdrawn, the rules of engagement makes it difficult for him to engage with the enemy, the Afghan military is notoriously weak, and the Taliban are still a very powerful force to contend with. As for President Karzai and his associates .... our history with 'that clique' have been notoriously difficult in the past few years, and there is no sign that they will get better.
Asked what effect those type of comments have on the safety of US troops, Dunford said inflammatory comments can be a threat to the force.
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My Comment: General Dunford is in a very difficult situation .... his U.S. forces are being withdrawn, the rules of engagement makes it difficult for him to engage with the enemy, the Afghan military is notoriously weak, and the Taliban are still a very powerful force to contend with. As for President Karzai and his associates .... our history with 'that clique' have been notoriously difficult in the past few years, and there is no sign that they will get better.