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International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; May 23-27. 5 U.S./NATO deaths in 2 days. More civilian deaths. Civilians fighting back. Politicians cave to U.S. bribes. Cops stealing oil and running drugs. France will keep troops in country after all!

“Afghanistan would sign long term partnership agreement with the People’s Republic of China and the agreement will probably be inked during President Hamid Karzai’s participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on June 6-7 in China.”–Zalmai Rasoul, Foreign Minister of Afghanistan

China will join United States, Britain, Germany, India, Italy and Australia in long term “strategic” pacts with Afghanistan.

27 May 2012, local officials in Paktia Province are now confirming that a U.S./NATO airstrike, on the night of 26 May, has killed eight civilians, and that not a single Mujahideen was killed.

Earlier, reports said as many as 20 Mujahideen were killed by the U.S. led airstrike, but when local officials investigated all they found were the bodies of one man, his wife and their six children!

Also on 27 May 2012, Afghan Ministry of Defense says five of their soldiers were killed, and 13 wounded in battles in the following provinces: Kapisa, Kunar and Laghman.

The Ministry of the Interior claims that six Mujahideen were killed, two wounded, and nine captured in the following provinces: Kapisa, Kandahar, Maidan Wardak and Khost.

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) says three U.S./NATO personnel were killed by Mujahideen attacks in eastern Afghanistan, on 27 May.  ISAF also confirmed that four U.S./NATO personnel were killed by explosions on 26 May.  ISAF did not give much info (SOP) other than the explosions were separate incidents.

About 169 occupying personnel have been killed since the beginning of 2012.

In Baghlan Province, five people wearing police uniforms tried to steal a truck hauling oil. They were arrested.  Owners of the oil tankers are praising local authorities because hi-jackings of tankers by people wearing police uniforms has been ongoing on Baghlan-Samangan highway.

26 May 2012, in Kabul Province two police officers were arrested and accused of helping alcohol and drug traffickers. Officials say one of the arrested cops is a high level officer.

The counter-narcotics and intoxicants court, in Kabul city, says in the past month at least 50 people have been detained.  Compare that to last year when a total of 53 people were detained.  Now realize that those 53 people included 33 cops!

Also on 26 May, officials in Ghazni Province say local civilians, and the local Mujahideen group Islamic Party of Afghanistan (Hezb-e-Islami), repelled an attack from an outsider group.

The local civilian militia, and Hezb-e-Islami, claim to have killed 12 and captured 15 of the outsider militants.  The report also says the attacks took place in at least five villages.  Other sources say the attacks took place weeks ago and are only now being reported.

The new French President, Francois Hollande, has pulled an Obama! Just weeks ago he sounded like he was getting France out of Afghanistan altogether.  Now he admits that even after the official French withdrawal there will still be 1,400 French troops in country, to help the United States with training and logistics.

On 23 May, one member of the Afghan Parliament (National Assembly of Afghanistan), Qorban-Ali Erfani, said the United States was bribing officials with money and promises of immigration to the U.S., if they would approve the midnight military pact signed by Obama and Karzai on 1 May.

On 26 May the parliament approved the pact.  But wait, there’s more!  Of the 249 members of parliament only 183 were present, and only six of them voted against it. Where were the other 66?  Unnamed sources say the 66 who were no shows were threatened because they were openly against the Obama/Karzai pact.

 

 

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

Global Economic War: Japan & China drop the U.S. dollar, will use their own money for international transactions! Britain wants in on the deal!

26 May 2012, Japan and China could begin using their own money for international transactions as early as June.

The two countries have been working on a plan to conduct business with each other using the yen and the yuan, and avoiding international banks requiring the U.S. dollar.

Japan’s Kyodo News said Japan and China need to use their own money in order to reduce risks associated with exchange rate fluctuations in the U.S. dollar.

Japan’s NHK is also reporting that United Kingdom and Singapore want similar deals with China. This is an acceleration of the Chinese yuan as the new international currency, replacing the U.S. dollar!

International, U.S.

World War 3: Afghan Parliament rejecting U.S. military pact. U.S. bribing Afghan politicians with promises of Green Cards.

23 May 2012, two parliamentary committees have rejected the military pact signed in a midnight meeting between Afghan President Hamid Karzai, and U.S. President Barack Obama.

One of those committees is the Judicial Committee, which ruled that the military pact violates the national interests of Afghans.  The pact must be approved by the Afghan parliament.

Qorban-Ali Erfani, a member of the National Assembly of Afghanistan (parliament), said officials from Karzai’s administration, and the United States government, are busy trying to bribe politicians into approving the Strategic Partnership Agreement.

The bribes include money and promises of paperwork allowing them to immigrate to the United States (Green Cards).

Erfani also said that U.S. statements about the Afghan police and army being ready to take over are all propaganda. He claims that in the past 11 years nothing has been done to make Afghan security forces truly self-sufficient.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: General Allen issues statement proving that U.S. will be “in Region” for long time to come

The following is ISAF commander, U.S. General John R. Allen’s 21 May 2012 statement following the NATO/Afghanistan summit in Chicago. It shows that not only will the U.S. stay in Afghanistan, but considers the whole region vital to U.S. national interest.

I am grateful for the overwhelming commitment from the international community to support Afghanistan through 2014 and beyond. I was proud to join in the NATO Summit in Chicago that sent three unmistakable messages to the world:

• To the Afghan people: we are committed to your future,
• To the Region: the international community will not abandon Afghanistan; and
• To the Taliban: you cannot wait us out.

Among the important outcomes of this event was the resounding commitment by the ISAF partner nations for the long term support of an Afghan National Security Force that is sufficient, capable, and sustainable in the post-2014 period.

This historic summit took place at a time of considerable operational progress in our shared campaign. Because of the extraordinary courage and skill of our ISAF coalition partners, and the Afghan National Security Force’s fighting men and women, this spring and summer, the insurgents have come back to find that many of their caches are empty; their former strongholds are untenable; and a good many of their foot soldiers absent or unwilling to join the fight. And, most importantly, insurgents are facing a battle-tested and increasingly capable Afghan National Security Force that is also serving as a source of pride to the Afghan people and a symbol of unity for this country.

During the last 12 months, the Afghan security forces have expanded from 276,000 to 340,000. They will reach their full surge strength ahead of the scheduled deadline in October. Additionally, Afghan forces are increasingly in the lead throughout the battle space, and the Afghans were in the lead for planning of this year’s campaign plan, Operation Naweed.

The expansion and professionalization of Afghan security forces now allow us to recover the remaining 23,000 U.S. surge troops by this fall, enable us to continue to pressure the Taliban to reintegrate and reconcile, and make possible security transition to the Afghans in accordance with our Lisbon commitments – and on time.

President Karzai’s historic announcement of Tranche 3 of the transition process is a significant milestone in our progress. The coming transition of every provincial capital and the Afghan National Security Forces providing security lead for three-quarters of the population marks the ever-increasing authority and capability of the Government of Afghanistan.

This summit, with its unambiguous commitment of long term support for the security of Afghanistan, is the clearest message yet the Taliban and the enemies of the Afghan people will not win this war. The Afghan National Security Forces, with the unwavering support and tangible commitments of the 50-nation coalition, grow stronger every day. Additionally, the Summit was a powerful signal of international support for an Afghan-led process of reconciliation; and in this process resides the greatest hope for the Taliban for the future. In the wake of this historic NATO Summit, as the Taliban see that their time grows short, they can choose to be part of the prosperous future of Afghanistan, but they can never prevail through violence and intimidation.

This campaign has been long, it has been difficult, and it has been costly. But I believe that ISAF’s campaign is on track. I see it every day – tangible evidence of progress. We are making a difference. We are fulfilling the Lisbon Roadmap of Transition, and the international community is standing with the noble Afghan people and Afghanistan now and into the Decade of Transformation. 

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S./NATO/ISAF Chicago declaration on Afghanistan; “task is not yet complete”

Preamble

  1. We, the nations contributing to ISAF, and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, met today in Chicago to renew our firm commitment to a sovereign, secure and democratic Afghanistan. In line with the strategy which we agreed at the Lisbon Summit, ISAF’s mission will be concluded by the end of 2014. But thereafter Afghanistan will not stand alone: we reaffirm that our close partnership will continue beyond the end of the transition period.
  2. In the ten years of our partnership the lives of Afghan men, women and children, have improved significantly in terms of security, education, health care, economic opportunity and the assurance of rights and freedoms. There is more to be done, but we are resolved to work together to preserve the substantial progress we have made during the past decade. The nations contributing to ISAF will therefore continue to support Afghanistan on its path towards self-reliance in security, improved governance, and economic and social development. This will prevent Afghanistan from ever again becoming a safe haven for terrorists that threaten Afghanistan, the region, and the world. A secure and stable Afghanistan will make an important contribution to its region, in which security, stability and development are interlinked.
  3. ISAF nations and Afghanistan join in honoring all those – civilian or military, Afghan or foreign – who have lost their lives or been injured in the fight for our common security and a prosperous, peaceful and stable Afghanistan. We pay particular tribute to the courage of the armed forces of Afghanistan and ISAF countries who live, train and fight next to each other every day. We are determined that all our sacrifices will be justified by our strong long-term partnership, which will contribute to a better future for the people of Afghanistan.

General principles

  1. Our efforts are part of the broader engagement of the International Community as outlined by the Kabul Conference in July 2010, the Istanbul Process on regional security and cooperation which was launched in November 2011 and the Bonn Conference in December 2011.
  2. We recall the firm mutual commitments made at the Bonn Conference on 5 December 2011, which form the basis of our long-term partnership. In this context, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan confirms its resolve to deliver on its commitment to a democratic society, based on the rule of law and good governance, including progress in the fight against corruption, where the human rights and fundamental freedoms of its citizens, including the equality of men and women and the active participation of both in Afghan society, are respected. The forthcoming elections must be conducted with full respect for Afghan sovereignty and in accordance with the Afghan Constitution. Their   transparency, exclusivity and credibility will also be of paramount importance. In this context, continued progress towards these goals will encourage ISAF nations to further provide their support up to and beyond 2014.
  3. We emphasize the importance of full participation of all Afghan women in the reconstruction, political, peace and reconciliation processes in Afghanistan and the need to respect the institutional arrangements protecting their rights. We remain committed to the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on women, peace and security. We recognize also the need for the protection of children from the damaging effects of armed conflict as required in relevant UNSCRs.

Fulfilling the Lisbon Roadmap and building the Enduring Partnership

  1. In Lisbon, in November 2010, we decided on the phased transition of security responsibility from ISAF to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), in order to enable Afghans to take full responsibility for their own security. NATO/ISAF and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan remain committed to this transition strategy which began in July 2011. Irreversible transition is on track and will be completed by the end of 2014. We also recognize in this context the importance of a comprehensive approach and continued improvements in governance and development.
  2. The third wave of provinces to enter the transition process was announced by President Karzai on 13 May 2012. This means that 75% of Afghanistan’s population will soon be living in areas where the ANSF have taken the lead for security. By mid-2013, all parts of Afghanistan will have begun transition and the Afghan forces will be in the lead for security nation-wide. This will mark an important milestone in the Lisbon roadmap. ISAF is gradually and responsibly drawing down its forces to complete its mission by 31 December 2014.
  3. The success of transition has been enabled by the substantial improvement of the ANSF since Lisbon in terms of capability and professionalism. Afghan soldiers are increasingly taking the lead in operations on Afghan soil. Afghan forces, both army and police, have proven able to maintain security in those areas which have  already entered into transition.
  4. The completion of transition, however, will not mean the end of the International Community’s commitment to Afghanistan’s stability and development. Afghanistan and NATO reaffirm their commitment to further develop the NATO-Afghanistan Enduring Partnership signed at Lisbon in 2010 in all its dimensions, up to 2014 and beyond, including through joint programs to build capacity such as the Building Integrity Initiative. In this context, NATO and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan will now deepen their consultations towards shaping the Enduring Partnership.
  5. Meanwhile, we welcome the fact that a number of ISAF countries have concluded, or are in the process of concluding, bilateral partnership agreements with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. These bilateral partnership frameworks will form the basis of cooperation and friendship between an independent, sovereign and democratic Afghanistan and those countries on the basis of equality and mutual interest.

Beyond 2014

  1. In order to safeguard and build on the substantial progress and shared achievement, ISAF nations reaffirm their enduring commitment to Afghan security beyond 2014; the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan continues to welcome that support.
  2. ISAF, including the NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan, has played a key role in taking the ANSF to the levels they have now reached. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan reaffirms that NATO has a crucial part to play, with partners and alongside other actors, in training, advising and assisting the ANSF and invites NATO to continue its support. As transition of security responsibility is completed at the end of 2014, NATO will have made the shift from a combat mission to a new training, advising and assistance mission, which will be of a different nature to the current ISAF mission.
  3. We agree to work towards establishing such a new NATO-led mission. We will ensure that the new mission has a sound legal basis, such as a United Nations Security Council Resolution.

Sustaining the ANSF

  1. With the support of ISAF nations, Afghanistan is committed to developing an ANSF which is governed by the Constitution and is capable of providing security to all Afghans. It will operate under effective civilian leadership, in accordance with the rule of law, and respecting human rights.
  2. At the International Afghanistan Conference in Bonn on 5 December 2011, the wider International Community decided to support the training, equipping, financing and capability development of the ANSF beyond the end of the transition period. NATO Allies and ISAF partners reaffirm their strong commitment to this process and will play their part in the financial sustainment of the ANSF. We also call on the International Community to commit to this long-term sustainment. The pace and the size of a gradual managed force reduction from the ANSF surge peak to a sustainable level will be conditions-based and decided by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in consultation with the International Community. The preliminary model for a future total ANSF size, defined by the International Community and the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, envisages a force of 228,500 with an estimated annual budget of US$4.1billion, and will be reviewed regularly against the developing security environment.
  3. Sustaining a sufficient and capable ANSF is the responsibility of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan supported by the International Community. As part of the wider International Community, and building upon existing mechanisms, we will play our part in developing appropriate, coherent and effective funding mechanisms and expenditure arrangements for all strands of the ANSF.   Such mechanisms will be flexible, transparent, accountable, cost-effective and will include measures against corruption. They will also distinguish between funding for the army and the police as well as for further capacity development within the relevant Afghan ministries and security institutions.
  4. As the Afghan economy and the revenues of the Afghan government grow, Afghanistan’s yearly share will increase progressively from at least US$500m in 2015, with the aim that it can assume, no later than 2024, full financial responsibility for its own security forces. In the light of this, during the Transformation Decade, we expect international donors will reduce their financial contributions commensurate with the assumption by the Afghan government of increasing financial responsibility.
  5. As the Afghan National Police further develop and professionalize, they will evolve towards a sustainable, credible, and accountable civilian law enforcement force that will shoulder the main responsibility for domestic security. This force should be capable of providing policing services to the Afghan population as part of the broader Afghan rule of law system. This will require an adequate plan to be developed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, supported as appropriate by the International Police Coordination Board (IPCB) or its successor. Both the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police will play a crucial role in ensuring security and stability, and in supporting legitimate governance and sustainable economic growth across the country.

Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan

  1. A political process involving successful reconciliation and reintegration is key to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. In this context, we reiterate the importance of the principles decided at the Bonn Conference. These are that the process leading to reconciliation must be truly Afghan-led and Afghan-owned, and must be inclusive and representative of the legitimate interests of all Afghan people, regardless of gender or status. Reconciliation must also contain the reaffirmation of a sovereign, stable and united Afghanistan, the renunciation of violence, the breaking of ties to international terrorism, and compliance with the Afghan Constitution, including its human rights provisions, especially on the rights of women.
  2. A peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan will positively contribute to economic and social development in the wider region, and deliver progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking, illegal migration, terrorism and crime. In this context, regional cooperation and support for stability in Afghanistan is key. There are two important events on the way to securing the future commitment of key regional and international partners. The upcoming Kabul Ministerial Conference on the Istanbul Process will launch an initial set of regional confidence-building measures while at the Tokyo Conference the International Community and Afghan leadership will discuss a framework for future development assistance.
  3. Our task is not yet complete. But in the light of our substantial achievements, and building on our firm and shared commitment, we are confident that our strong partnership will lead Afghanistan towards a better future.

International, U.S.

World War 3: Mujahideen continue attacks. More U.S./NATO/Afghan troops killed. U.S. Ambassador quits. NATO sets pullout date, preparing for next war?

22 May 2012, U.S. led NATO has agreed to hand over combat command to the puppet government of Afghanistan by mid 2013, and withdraw the majority of U.S./NATO and other occupying forces by the end of 2014.

And to prove that your tax money will still be hard at work in the Central Asian country, NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said part of the plan was to provide billions of dollars to the Afghan government: “We are on the right track to reaching the goal of around $4 billion [USD] a year for financing of Afghan security forces…”

Ryan Crocker, current ambassador to Afghanistan, is quitting.  He’ll be leaving as soon a replacement is found, which could be within the next month. No official word as to why, but it seems to be connected to discussions at the NATO summit in Chicago.

Afghan Defense Ministry says seven of their troops were killed, and four wounded in several attacks by Mujahideen.  The battles took place in Paktia, Paktika, Maidan Wardak and Zabul provinces.

Afghan Interior Ministry said at least three Mujahideen were killed, and one wounded in battles in Faryab, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Ghazni and Farah provinces.

In Nangarhar Province two Pakistani suicide bombers were arrested before they could blow themselves up.

Afghanistan’s National Directorate for Security claims to have foiled an attack on the USAID offices, also in Nangarhar Province. They say they captured four Mujahideen.  They also claim to have captured a man who is a Pakistani Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) agent.  Afghan officials say the agent told them that Pakistan is supporting the Taliban 100%.

Afghan officials are also reporting that a “facilitator” was captured, and more weapons and drugs destroyed.  These events took place beginning 18 May, and through to 21 May in the provinces of Helmand and Khost.

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said another U.S./NATO soldier was killed on 21 May.  He was killed when Mujahideen attacked occupying troops in eastern Afghanistan.

 

 

Business/Economics, International, Technology, U.S.

Terror Drones: May 14-20. Increased strikes in Yemen. Civilians being forced to fight for government? Oil fields to be guarded by UAVs. Welcome to the 2012 Olympics.

20 May 2012, Iraq revealed they will be using larger UAVs to patrol their Persian Gulf oil rigs. The program is known as Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS).

Iraq already operates the smaller Scan Eagle drones.

20 May 2012, at least two people killed in U.S. drone attack.  Local officials say the Yemen army is on offensive in southern Yemen, and is being supported by U.S. drone strikes.

The offensive began on 18 May. Dozens of people have been killed, including civilians.  Yemen army officials admitted that some of the “civilians” are actually people who “volunteered” to fight for the government!

17 May 2012, two or three suspected Mujahideen were killed by U.S. drone strike in Yemen.

15 May 2012, seven Mujahideen and six civilians were killed by two U.S. drone strikes in Yemen. Independent news media reports say at least 12 civilians were killed, and 21 wounded.

19 May 2012, a Pakistani recon drone crashed in Punjab Province. Technical problems were blamed.

14 May 2012, citizens of Pakistan are suing their own government for failing to stop the U.S. drone strikes: “This is the first time that victims are suing their own government for failing to protect their lives against drone strikes.”-Shahzad Akbar, Foundation for Fundamental Rights

19 may 2012, Israel has created a recon drone the size of a large butterfly. It weighs 20 grams, and is designed for use inside buildings.

Canadian news media reporting that the 2012 London Olympics will be held in a concentration camp, of sorts.  British officials plan to use all kinds of military force, including “…48,000 security forces. 13,500 troops. Surface-to-air missiles stationed on top of residential apartment buildings. A sonic weapon that disperses crowds by creating ‘head-splitting pain.’ Unmanned drones peering down from the skies. A safe zone, cordoned off by an 18-kilometre electrified fence, ringed with trained agents and 55 teams of attack dogs.”

The Toronto Star went on to point out that “Not even China in 2008 used drone planes or ringed the proceedings with a massive, high-voltage fence. But here is London, preparing a counter-insurgency, and parking an aircraft carrier right in the Thames.”

14 May 2012, the U.S. Congress is pushing for public safety agencies to use recon drones. The law was passed on February 14, 2012. Now the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a regulation that allows the use of recon drones under 25 pounds by local police, fire and similar “safety” agencies.

For some reason the U.S. Congress is really concerned about allowing local agencies to use lots and lots of drones.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: Military pact with Australia. Yet more drug busts. More battles, dozens of Afghan/occupying troops killed. Obama says things will get worse!

“We recognize the hardship that the Afghan people have been through. Both of us recognize that we still have a lot of work to do. The loss of life continues in Afghanistan. There will be hard days ahead, but we’re confident that we’re on the right track.”-Barack Obama, President of the United States, May 20, 2012

May 21, 2012, officials in Herat Province says Italian troops drove over a mine, causing an explosion, no word on casualties.  Also, a school was attacked, leaving three students wounded.

Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry says eight Afghan troops have been killed or wounded in battles in Parwan, Paktia, Maidan Wardak and Helmand provinces.

The Afghan Interior Ministry claim that five Mujahideen were killed, and 14 captured in operations in Kabul, Parwan, Kandahar, Helmand and Zabul provinces.

After two days of not issuing their usual Joint Command morning operational update, ISAF has issued the following info: Operations to capture a “facilitator” in Kandahar Province.  Weapons and two people with five kilograms (11 pounds) of illegal drugs were captured/destroyed.

Also in Kandahar, approximately 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds) of hashish was destroyed.

In Baghlan Province weapons were captured/destroyed and an opium field was burned.  This took place on May 18, but not publicly reported by ISAF until May 21.

The morning of May 21, Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai, and Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard, signed a long term military pact at the NATO summit in Chicago, Illinois.

Australia joins India, Italy, France, United Kingdom, United States and Germany in signing long term military pacts with Afghanistan, a sign the west is not about to leave Afghanistan anytime soon.

In late reporting on May 20, 2012, ISAF revealed that two U.S./NATO troops were killed in southern Afghanistan during an attack by Mujahideen.

At least 160 U.S./NATO/occupying service members have been killed since the beginning of the year.

In Uruzgan Province, Salim Ehsas, a spokesman for 404 Maiwand Security Command, said a huge explosion rocked the town of Tarinkowt.  At least four U.S./NATO troops, and two civilians were wounded.

The explosion was caused by a suicide bomber who attacked a NATO supply convoy.  Other local sources say at least six children were wounded.

Also late on May 20, Afghan Defense Ministry officials revealed that as many as 31 of their troops had been killed or wounded in battles in a 48 hour period.

In Farah Province an offensive was launched on May 18, resulting in eight Afghan troops killed and nine wounded.  No word on Mujahideen casualties. Other military operations took place in Kapisa, Maidan Wardak, Zabul and Helmand provinces.

 

 

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. troops killed. Battles continue despite recent U.S. media claims that attacks were down. NATO wants out! Your taxes going to the puppet government!

May 20, 2012, Afghan Mujahideen claim they’ve killed or wounded 17 U.S. personnel in Khost Province.  Mujahideen claim they attacked a U.S. outpost on the Afghan/Pakistan border.

Afghan and ISAF officials reported they killed four Mujahideen in Kunar Province.  In Paktika Province four Mujahideen were killed as they attacked a military base.  Also local police killed two Mujahideen in a separate incident.

In Khost Province, four people were detained on suspicion of planting mines.

Reuters reporting that the NATO meeting in Chicago, Illinois, is focusing on how to get out of Afghanistan: “…the talks on Afghanistan, an unwelcome weight on countries mindful of dwindling support for a costly campaign that has not defeated the Taliban in more than 10 years.”

Reuters reports that President Barack Obama is trying to get occupying countries to cough up $1.3 billion USD, per year, to be given to the puppet government of Afghanistan!

Canadian news media reporting that the actual amount is $4.1 billion per year: “What I’m hoping to see is a commitment to resourcing the Afghan national security forces post-2014.”-U.S. Admiral James Stavridis, NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe

Australia, Germany and United Kingdom have already pledged at least $100 million per year, and now it looks like Canada will pony up.  Former Canadian officials said that if Canada does pledge money to the puppet government in Afghanistan, it will not be done through NATO!

However, one defense expert, Roland Paris, said the current Canadian government is unpredictable: “The prime minister has been full of surprises on this file over the past number of years. There have been significant changes without advance warning.”

BBC is reporting that the United Kingdom will keep a small number of Red Coats in Afghanistan after the 2014 pullout date. Up to 200 British special forces could stay to help the puppet government fight “terrorism”.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: Afghans say cops behind violence. More explosions and deaths. France to support puppet government in a “different way”.

May 19, 2012, in Afghanistan’s Khost province at least 13 people were killed by a suicide bomber.  The target of the bomber was a police check point.

In Kandahar Province two would be suicide bombers were captured.  Officials say they confessed and said they were trained in Pakistan.

Seek & destroy/capture operations were conducted in Kabul, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Baghlan, Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul and Uruzgan provinces.

Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry said Afghan and U.S./NATO occupying forces captured a suicide bomber on a motorcycle in Farah Province, on May 18.

Battles also raged in several provinces.  Afghan and occupying forces killed nine Mujahideen throughout Afghanistan in the past 24 hours.

Afghan officials say two of their soldiers were killed, and six wounded in Farah Province.  One killed and two wounded in Helmand, and, one killed and one wounded in Kapisa provinces.

Afghan officials claim they captured three members of the Mahaz Mullah Dadullah group.  They are Mujahideen believed to be connected to the  “Taliban”, however, Taliban reps claim no such group is connected to them.

The Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan issued a new report that says U.S. supported corrupt police are behind a lot of the violence in Afghanistan.

The report does say that some provinces have become stable after the creation of local police forces, but in other provinces violence has gotten worse: “… causing further insecurity and human rights violations. Many of such cases as murdering, robbery, extortion, insecurity and disorder, rape and harassment of people is mentioned in this report.”

New French President, Francois Hollande, reminded U.S. and NATO that he was pulling out French troops early, but said France will support the occupation of Afghanistan in other ways: “We will continue to support Afghanistan in a different way. I’m pretty sure I will find the right means so that our allies can continue with their mission and at the same time I can comply to the promise I made to the French people.”

For the second day in a row ISAF did not issue their usual 24 hour Joint Command Morning operational update.