Taliban Threaten Guerrilla War

February 11 2010

Afghanistan

The Taliban vowed to use guerrilla tactics against Western and Afghan forces after the anticipated offensive begins in Helmand province, said a group spokesman cited by Agence France-Presse.

The assault, dubbed Operation Mushtarak, is expected to begin within days and target the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah in the center of the province.

Thousands of U.S. Marines, Afghan soldiers and NATO troops have massed around the town, military officials said.

In a statement on a...

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