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By Rob Crilly, Islamabad
12:00PM BST 21 Jul 2014
Agha Jan Motasim says withdrawal of Nato forces this year will also make it harder for militants to justify their war
A veteran Taliban leader has offered a startling view of Afghanistan's conflict, saying militants no longer have the support they need to overrun the country when Nato combat forces leave.
In an interview with Pakistan’s Express Tribune newspaper, Agha Jan Motasim also said the withdrawal of occupying troops would rob the insurgency of its legitimacy and repeated his earlier calls for a negotiated settlement.
By Rob Crilly, Islamabad
12:00PM BST 21 Jul 2014
Agha Jan Motasim says withdrawal of Nato forces this year will also make it harder for militants to justify their war
A veteran Taliban leader has offered a startling view of Afghanistan's conflict, saying militants no longer have the support they need to overrun the country when Nato combat forces leave.
In an interview with Pakistans Express Tribune newspaper, Agha Jan Motasim also said the withdrawal of occupying troops would rob the insurgency of its legitimacy and repeated his earlier calls for a negotiated settlement.
The Taliban cannot retake Afghanistan, says senior insurgent leader - Telegraph
This soundly dismisses the right wing talking points that Obama is weak. Our troops and our allies and the ANP and ANA have turned around the failed military policy of Bush and Cheney that left such a mess in Afghanistan in 2008 when the Taliban operated unchallenged in 80% of Afghanistan.
Yes, Obama has really got the bad guys shitscared.
07/20/14 KP: 43 Taliban militants killed during counter-terrorism operations
At least 43 Taliban militants were killed or injured during military operations by Afghan national security forces in the past 24 hours. Interior ministry following a statement said Sunday that the operations were jointly conducted by Afghan National Police (ANP), Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives.
All they have really wanted was for foreigners to leave them to run their own nation..
By Rob Crilly, Islamabad
12:00PM BST 21 Jul 2014
Agha Jan Motasim says withdrawal of Nato forces this year will also make it harder for militants to justify their war
A veteran Taliban leader has offered a startling view of Afghanistan's conflict, saying militants no longer have the support they need to overrun the country when Nato combat forces leave.
In an interview with Pakistans Express Tribune newspaper, Agha Jan Motasim also said the withdrawal of occupying troops would rob the insurgency of its legitimacy and repeated his earlier calls for a negotiated settlement.
The Taliban cannot retake Afghanistan, says senior insurgent leader - Telegraph
This soundly dismisses the right wing talking points that Obama is weak. Our troops and our allies and the ANP and ANA have turned around the failed military policy of Bush and Cheney that left such a mess in Afghanistan in 2008 when the Taliban operated unchallenged in 80% of Afghanistan.
Jesus, Foo...now I know why you voted for Obabble...you are a sucker for bullshit. Throw me in the briar patch...say Abdul....
After the Russians were driven out of Afghanistan the Taliban took control of the country and held it until the they were toppled after the 9-11 attacks so the outcome after all U.S. and NATO forces pull out will be different why?
So that's why ISIS controls the real estate from Aleppo to Baghdad, cause they're a-scared of Obammy. Uh huh
In due time FooledByO. In due time.So that's why ISIS controls the real estate from Aleppo to Baghdad, cause they're a-scared of Obammy. Uh huh
When did ISIS take control of Baghdad?
First I have seen no one claiming a thousand U.S. special forces will be staying second even if they do and as good as they are Afghanistan is a large country with very difficult terrain to navigate they would be stretched very thin, The Afghan army and national police force has not been tested in a major way and has little combat experience the Taliban have both the Taliban continued the war after all Russian forces withdrew so I don't see anti-Islam action as a major concern of theirs.After the Russians were driven out of Afghanistan the Taliban took control of the country and held it until the they were toppled after the 9-11 attacks so the outcome after all U.S. and NATO forces pull out will be different why?
The ISAF are not being driven out by the Taliban. The Soviets did not build an Army and National Police before leaving.
And as Agha Jan Motasim tells you, "But if the Taliban want to continue the war after the withdrawal of Nato forces it would amount to anti-Islam action.".
Both candidates in the runoff have expressed intent to sign the SOFA with the US. That will keep trainers and Special Ops in Afghanistan for continued support.
I'll put my money on a thousand US Special Forces against twenty times that in Taliban scum any day to preserve the gains made since Bush left Afghanistan in such a miserable condition in 2008.
CaféAuLait;9485780 said:He is a moderate minister up for election in Ashraf Ghani's government. BTW he is an EX Taliban leader, and has a death sentence on his head called for by the Taliban.
First I have seen no one claiming a thousand U.S. special forces will be staying ...
The residual force, based at various locations around Afghanistan in 2015, will include troops to train and advise Afghan security forces and a separate group of Special Operations forces to continue counterterrorism missions against what Obama called the remnants of al-Qaeda.
First I have seen no one claiming a thousand U.S. special forces will be staying second even if they do and as good as they are Afghanistan is a large country with very difficult terrain to navigate they would be stretched very thin, The Afghan army and national police force has not been tested in a major way and has little combat experience the Taliban have both the Taliban continued the war after all Russian forces withdrew so I don't see anti-Islam action as a major concern of theirs.
Dunford indicated he shares Allen's optimism. As General Allen departs theater, he leaves the coalition and our Afghan partners postured for success. I'll endeavor to continue the momentum of the campaign and support the people of Afghanistan as they seize the opportunity for a brighter future," he said.
That future depends on a number of unresolved questions.
The 2013 fighting season is approaching and it will be a test for the newly trained Afghan forces who will be at the forefront for the first time.
