A spate of militant clashes in Tajikistan may indicate that the conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan are spilling beyond their borders – a top concern for neighboring Central Asian nations and Russia. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via Pakistani News, Google News (Pakistan)
Informative report on the rise in militant violence in countries surrounding Pakistan and Afghanistan -- which is raising concerns about the entire region's security. This article provides a good factual update with multiple sources, independent perspectives and helpful context on this important topic.
Excellent illustration of the shared interest on the part of countries bordering Afghanistan, in lowering the level of violence in that country.
What in blazes is the US doing with a huge military force in Afghanistan, when the countries in the area are far better positioned to deal with the problems of Afghanistan. Stunning arrogance and stupidity on the part of the US which is in any event too easily portrayed as the enemy of Islam because the US encourages Israeli oppression of the Palestinians. Not to mention the huge military force still occupying Iraq even though there clearly is no need for it at this point.
When it comes to the Middle East everything is connected and this story shines a light on how entwined the USA is in the rising violence. In the interest of fair and balanced this reporter also wrote: "Some analysts, however, say the recent shootouts have little to do with Taliban and instead reflect domestic conflict."
Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports that, "The rise in violence may be tied to the United States attempts to find a new supply line through Tajikistan for its forces in Afghanistan, after convoys on its main route in Pakistan were repeatedly attacked by militants. " These Militants are linked to Pakistan, Afghanistan and "The Interior Ministry said they were 'active members of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) [who] participated in the fights against the coalition forces in ... More »
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