Allies Restrict Airstrikes Against Taliban in Homes

Kabul : Afghanistan | Jun 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM PDT

Source: International Herald Tribune

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It also marks a triumph for President Hamid Karzai , who has repeatedly stressed that civilian casualties undermine relations between the countries. Mr. Karzai has frequently pushed for a less confrontational approach in dealing with the Taliban. After a meeting on Saturday between Mr. Karzai,... FULL ARTICLE AT International Herald Tribune

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