Air strikes will not win this war - so let's send in the ground troops

Article Abstract:

Air strikes can only play a minor part in the overall military strategy towards Afghanistan. In order to track down the terrorists believed to be hiding there, it will be necessary to use ground-based forces. Attention must also be given to the rebuilding of Afghanistan when the conflict has ended.

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Mujahedin push devastates Tora Bora

Article Abstract:

US bombs have caused serious damage to caves in the Tora Bora region of Afghanistan where Al Qa'ida fighters are hiding. The fighters have now contacted mujahedin commanders to negotiate a surrender. Many have fled, possibly including Osama bin Laden himself.

United States, International politics, Afghanistan, Military aspects, Tora Bora, Afghanistan

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Families blow apart, infants dying. The terrible images of this 'just war.'

Article Abstract:

US air strikes on Taliban targets in Afghanistan have killed and injured large numbers of civilians. It is possible that US intelligence is ineffective, or that the Taliban are deliberately moving military staff and equipment near to civilian areas.

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