Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Taliban Offensive

What with the war in Iraq with our men and women are fighting daily battles that a lot of people would just as soon forget about, the politics, allegations and tensions, it is easy to forget that there is also a war in Afghanistan.

Fox News is reporting, "KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Taliban militants overran a district in southern Afghanistan and are pushing for control of another key area, sparking fierce clashes with NATO and Afghan forces that have left more than 100 people dead over three days, officials said Tuesday."

"Hundreds of Taliban fighters launched raids on police posts near the strategic town of Chora in Uruzgan province Saturday, forcing NATO, backed by fighter jets, to respond. Fighting was continuing Tuesday, and some officials reported there have been dozens of civilian casualties."

It is evident that the Taliban is on an offensive and we must wonder is we have enough resources in place to handle the situation. So far, that answer would appear to be yes, but we will have to wit and see.

In the mean time, my thoughts and prayers are with the troops everywhere and especially in harms way.

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