The Growing Split Between The U.S. And Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Karzai Criticizes U.S., Exposing Tension -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday ratcheted up his criticism of Washington during a visit of the U.S. defense secretary, underscoring tension between allies struggling to stabilize the country ahead of a NATO troop withdrawal.


Karzai accused the United States and the Taliban of colluding to convince Afghans that foreign forces were needed to maintain peace in the country beyond next year, when most foreign combat forces are due to leave.

Then, his government alleged U.S.-led forces and Afghans working with them were abusing and arresting university students and urged them to stop.

Referring to two bomb attacks on Saturday that killed 17 people, Karzai said the blasts were aimed at convincing people that the Taliban would return if U.S. forces withdrew.

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More News On The Growing tensions Betwenn the U.S. And The Afghan Government

Afghan leader alleges US, Taliban are colluding -- AP
Hamid Karzai says US and Taliban sowing post-2014 fears -- BBC
Karzai: Blast shows Taliban 'serving the foreigners' -- CNN
Afghan leader alleges US, Taliban are colluding -- Stars and Stripes
Afghan Taliban and U.S. revive reconciliation talks in Qatar -- Haaretz/Reuters
Karzai says US and Taliban holding Doha talks -- Al Jazeera
Afghan President Karzai says Taliban, US holding talks -- Deutsche Welle

My Comment: It is obvious that Afghan President Karzai does not trust President Obama or U.S. intentions .... and vice versa.