Posted on 04/07/2002 3:51:39 PM PDT by knighthawk
The U.S. military and the United Nations have expressed concern over threats to their security in Afghanistan.
U.S. military officials confirm that leaflets apparently distributed by al-Qaida and Taleban fighters in eastern Afghanistan are offering rewards for the capture or killing of foreigners connected with the U.S.-led military operations.
U.S. officials say the leaflets are indications that al-Qaida and Taleban forces remain active in the region and continue to pose a threat to U.S. forces, local citizens and journalists.
Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan says security is adequate in Kabul where international forces are deployed, but that elsewhere there is a need for Afghans to establish their own security.
More than 100 anti-government dissidents remain under arrest after an alleged failed overthrow of interim leader Hamid Karzai. U.S. officials do not believe they had any links to al-Qaida or Taleban fighters.
Afghan officials said they have strong evidence linking the plot to the hard-line Hezb-e-Islami group led by former Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar - who is a vocal opponent of the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. The group has denied any connection. Last month, Mr. Hekmatyar's party offered full cooperation to bring lasting peace to Afghanistan.
Commanders of the international force in Kabul say they were not informed beforehand of the massive crackdown that led to the recent arrest of hundreds of suspected coup plotters.
Well, then there's nothing to be worried about. As long as the United Nations is "concerned." They're probably worried that some Al-Qaeda members will be injured.
What a hell-hole.
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