– German General: Afghan Police Training a ‘Miserable Failure’
– Convoy attacks trigger race to open new Afghan supply lines “Four serious attacks on US and Nato supplies in Pakistan during the past month, including two in the past three days, have added to the sense of urgency to conclude pacts with former Soviet republics bordering Afghanistan to the north. Nato is negotiating with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to allow supplies for Nato forces, including fuel, to cross borders into Afghanistan from the north. The deal, which officials said was close to being agreed, follows an agreement with Moscow this year allowing Nato supplies to be transported by rail or road through Russia.”
– Report warns of Taliban ‘noose’ around Afghan capital Me: I disagree with this report’s recommendation of more troops. Better to defend our borders and let the Afghans solve their own problems.