Afghans Want a Peace Deal, not Force
Conor Foley, The Guardian | July 16, 2008
Even if the international military presence has been expanding rapidly in Afghanistan, the country recently experienced one of its bloodiest weeks. ++ A suicide bomber struck the Indian embassy in the capital and killed 41 people. ++ US forces bombed a wedding party causing the death of 47 civilians. ++ The issue of civilian deaths has crystallised anger towards the international community. ++ President Karzai has offered the Taliban an amnesty and places in his government if they lay down their arms and accept the constitution.
