Helmand Refugees Fleeing Ahead Of Anti-Taliban Offensive
Hundreds of Afghan families have been fleeing Taliban-controlled territory in the southern Afghan province of Helmand ahead of an expected offensive by NATO and Afghan government troops. As many as 2,000 Taliban fighters reportedly are concentrated and fortifying themselves in and around the town of Marjah. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via Radio Free Europe
how sad it is to have even a very small understanding of the hardships of having a war to counter the hardships of losing your autonomy to those who want more power. this doesn't even cover the death toll caused from either side.