Assessing The Impact Of Foreign Islamic Fighters In Afghanistan

U.S. soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol to a mosque in the village of Bidak in Logar, Afghanistan, May 9, 2010. The soldiers who are assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion are visiting the village to conduct security checks. U.S. Army photo by Spc. De'Yonte Mosley

Mysterious ‘White Taleban’ Strike Fear In Village Hearts -- Times Online

As they got to the crest of the hill the US patrol stopped in their tracks, astonished at the scene below. In the river was a group of men, one soldier said, “just kinda frolicking about”.

For several minutes each side contemplated the other in silence. “There were about 15 of them,” said Specialist Tom Weaver, 24. “At first I thought it was some of our Navy Seals” — US special forces who are encouraged to grow beards. “They saw us and they didn’t really run away. Some just stayed and watched us.”

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My Comment: Afghan culture has always been hostile to outsiders .... as many in the coalition forces can testify. Throw in foreign Islamic fighters whose approach towards locals can be assessed as "harsh" .... this then becomes a recipe for animosities and ill feelings.