Thursday, October 02, 2008

Trio Of Warlords Blamed For Surge In Afghanistan Violence

WASHINGTON -- The escalating insurgency in Afghanistan is being spearheaded by a trio of warlords who came to prominence in the CIA-backed war to oust the Soviets but who now direct attacks against U.S. forces from havens in Pakistan, according to U.S. military and intelligence officials.

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Top U.S. commander warns that Afghan war could get worse