Forces Add, Violence Rises in Afghanistan

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World News - Increasing foreign forces in Afghanistan to weaken the power of the Taliban. But according to Pentagon amount of violence actually increased when the Taliban fell.

Forces Add, Violence Rises in Afghanistan
In a report issued every two years and submitted to the Congress of the United States (U.S.), increased violence is caused by foreign troops conducting operations against remnants of the militant group.

"The increase in operating tempo of forces and NATO troops are intended to weaken the ability of militant groups, resulting in missing the influence of the Taliban in some areas," said the report was quoted as saying by Reuters on Saturday (04/30/2011).

While U.S. President Barack Obama to send additional troops in Afghanistan, seems to also increase the level of violence in 2010.

The Pentagon also warned in 2011 is expected to adapt to the Taliban war more sophisticated techniques, to offset the foreign troops. They also attempted to retake the southern Afghan region that they are loose due to losing the war in 2010.


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