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Afghanistan Wipes Hundreds From Its Ranks

...in response to 'green-on-blue' attacks

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 5, 2012 11:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – Afghanistan said it would do something about the explosion in "green-on-blue" attacks, and it looks like it's made good on its word. The Defense Ministry today announced that hundreds of troops have been detained or eliminated from the military. No exact numbers were given, nor were any Taliban ties disclosed, reports the AP; but a rep says those who were booted had either incomplete or forged documents. The move comes on the heels of a six-month investigation. This year's green-on-blue death toll stands at 45, with 15 killed in August alone.

In this Tuesday, May 15, 2012 photo, Afghan National Army soldiers line up outside the canteen for dinner at the 203 Thunder Corps base in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
In this Tuesday, May 15, 2012 photo, Afghan National Army soldiers line up outside the canteen for dinner at the 203 Thunder Corps base in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.   (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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1942
Sep 5, 2012 4:38 PM CDT
The expelled servicemen have just been given a license to have "Open Season" on Blue on Green.  Smart men learn from their own mistakes.  Wise men learn from other peoples mistakes. Couldn't we just learn from the Russians?  We must be pretty stupid.  Who put us in there?
WinglessExtremist
Sep 5, 2012 12:21 PM CDT
You know what will fix these problems? When we get our military the fuck out of there we won't have to worry about our guys getting killed. Wow, did I really just solve the problem?
Observer
Sep 5, 2012 12:01 PM CDT
Someone had to come down very hard on the heroin smuggling Karzai to get this to happen. Well done.
 

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