Officer: Insider attacks by Afghan forces aimed at Western resolve

Thursday, September 20, 2012

WASHINGTON -- A series of "insider attacks" against U.S. and allied troops by Afghan forces are an attempt by the Taliban to drive a wedge between coalition and Afghan troops, a senior officer said Wednesday. But he said that while Western troops are now warier of Afghan partners, they are determined to avoid a full breakdown in trust.

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