Green-On-Blue Attacks Is Impacting NATO's Mission In Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Green-On-Blue Attacks Show There's No Easy Way Out -- CNN

London (CNN) -- In recent days, rogue Afghan security forces have killed six servicemen from the NATO-led military coalition, pushing the number of such fatalities past 50 in a single year for the first time. The death toll highlights one of the biggest challenges facing the coalition as it nears the end of its role in Afghanistan's war.

These killings, known as "green-on-blue" or "insider attacks," have increased substantially within the past two years, accounting for 14% of coalition casualties in 2012. Though statistically small compared to the numbers of IED-related (roadside bomb) deaths, these attacks have a significant impact on the coalition's mission in Afghanistan.

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My Comment: A depressing and accurate report on what is happening in Afghanistan .... read it all.