U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Frank A. Grippe, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Central Command, looks on as soldiers conduct atmospherics with Afghans while on a foot patrol in the Panjwai district of southern Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matt Young
Afghanistan's Government 'Could Collapse' After 2014 - Report -- BBC
A new report on Afghanistan warns that the departure of Nato forces in 2014 could be followed by the government's collapse and even civil war, unless steps are taken now.
The International Crisis Group (ICG) says the Afghan police and army are unprepared for security responsibility.
It added that polls in two years' time would be "plagued" by fraud unless the state acted to ensure a clean vote.
The Afghan government labelled the predictions "nonsense and garbage".
"Our nation was not born in 2002. We have a history of 5,000 years. We have fought against superpowers in the past. Our national police and army are ready to defend the country's soul and sovereignty," a statement said.
Read more ....
More News On The ICG's Report that Afghan Security Forces Will Note Be Ready When NATO And U.S. Forces leave In 2014
Afghanistan's ethnic tension could erupt in new civil war -- AP
Report: Afghan government could collapse in 2014 -- Khaama Press
Report: Afghanistan Headed For Crisis -- Radio Free Europe
Report: Afghanistan won't be ready in '14 -- UPI
Afghan government could fall apart after NATO withdrawal – report -- RT
Afghan Regime Could Collapse Upon NATO Withdrawal In 2014: Report -- RTT
NATO looks beyond Afghan combat mission -- Reuters
My Comment: This ICG assessment is as bleak as it can get.
No comments:
Post a Comment