Afghan security forces run to the Justice Ministry building following an attack in Kabul on Wednesday. (Musadeq Sadeq/Associated Press)From The BBC:
In the villages of Afghanistan, many young men are working for the government during the week, but fighting for the Taliban at weekends.
"We don't get paid," says Gul Mohammad.
"It's voluntary - all for the sake of God. We even buy fuel for the operations ourselves. And our own ammunition and bullets."
Gul Mohammad (his name changed to protect his identity) is not what you might think of as a typical Taliban fighter.
He is educated, in his 20s, married with children and, during the week, he works in a government office.
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My Comment: Knowing that there is a fifth column in the Afghan Government should not surprise anyone. The question that needs to be answered is what is the percentage .... how many Taliban fighters and sympathizers work for the Afghan Government.
My guess is that it is lot.
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