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US, Afghans Recruit Taliban With Jobs

Drive will be similar to the 'Sons of Iraq' program

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 23, 2009 10:49 AM CST

(Newser) – Afghanistan has launched an initiative to convert Taliban foot soldiers with the promise of jobs and protection. Backed by the US military, the plan is modeled on its “Sons of Iraq” program; Stanley McChrystal even lured a key architect of that program out of...   Read full story »

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