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Terming the recent spike in Taliban attacks as a “propaganda”, the Afghan defence ministry said that Afghan security forces were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.“
Terming the recent spike in Taliban attacks as a “propaganda”, the Afghan defence ministry said that Afghan security forces were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.“The Taliban attacks have increased but it appears that its target is mere a propaganda as they gained nothing through these attacks. Taliban are trying to show themselves strong by conducting suicide attacks and bomb explosions. However, everyone knows that such attack in which mostly civilians die shows Taliban weakness,” said General Zaher Azimi, spokesman of Afghan defence ministry, while addressing a joint press conference with ISAF spokesman, Josef Blotz here on Wednesday.He said Afghan security forces were fully ready to take over security responsibilities from foreign forces in the specified districts. Terming the Afghan National Army (ANA) as a strong force, he said 160,000 ANA troops were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.Observers, however, concerned over the recent attacks of Taliban in Kabul, Kandahar, Khost and some other regions of the country, saying that Afghan security forces might not be able to fully complete the security transition process.“You saw that defence ministry building and the 400-bed hospital was attacked. Similarly, you can see situation in Kandahar, Khost, Ningarhar and evenly the near-by Wardak and Logar provinces. Insecurity has increased than the past. I think that the Afghan forces would not take these responsibilities, till their number is increased and fully equipped,” said Generla Muhammad Turab Pasban, a military expert.ISAF spokesman Josef Blotz, however, disclosed that the number of Afghan security personnel would be increased to 350,000 till the end of the current year. He said the Afghan security forces are being fully equipped.“The Afghan National Police, ANA and National Directorate of Security (NDS) have strengthened. Even, they can conduct military operations without the support of ISAF. Over 95 operations are led by them (Afghan forces. The Afghan forces are getting good training and their operations have improved as compared to the past,” he said.The Afghan security will take over security responsibilities of seven areas including the capital Kabul in July this year. But there were concerns that they may not be able to discharge these responsibilities as they are not fully prepared.Taliban launched summer offensive with codename “Badar” on 1st May and threatened to target government installations. Though the defence ministry do not give importance to the Taliban attacks but observes believe that Taliban have strengthened than the past as they proved with their recent attacks that they were capable to conduct all kinds of attacks.
Terming the recent spike in Taliban attacks as a “propaganda”, the Afghan defence ministry said that Afghan security forces were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.“
Terming the recent spike in Taliban attacks as a “propaganda”, the Afghan defence ministry said that Afghan security forces were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.“The Taliban attacks have increased but it appears that its target is mere a propaganda as they gained nothing through these attacks. Taliban are trying to show themselves strong by conducting suicide attacks and bomb explosions. However, everyone knows that such attack in which mostly civilians die shows Taliban weakness,” said General Zaher Azimi, spokesman of Afghan defence ministry, while addressing a joint press conference with ISAF spokesman, Josef Blotz here on Wednesday.He said Afghan security forces were fully ready to take over security responsibilities from foreign forces in the specified districts. Terming the Afghan National Army (ANA) as a strong force, he said 160,000 ANA troops were fully capable to foil all kinds of Taliban attacks.Observers, however, concerned over the recent attacks of Taliban in Kabul, Kandahar, Khost and some other regions of the country, saying that Afghan security forces might not be able to fully complete the security transition process.“You saw that defence ministry building and the 400-bed hospital was attacked. Similarly, you can see situation in Kandahar, Khost, Ningarhar and evenly the near-by Wardak and Logar provinces. Insecurity has increased than the past. I think that the Afghan forces would not take these responsibilities, till their number is increased and fully equipped,” said Generla Muhammad Turab Pasban, a military expert.ISAF spokesman Josef Blotz, however, disclosed that the number of Afghan security personnel would be increased to 350,000 till the end of the current year. He said the Afghan security forces are being fully equipped.“The Afghan National Police, ANA and National Directorate of Security (NDS) have strengthened. Even, they can conduct military operations without the support of ISAF. Over 95 operations are led by them (Afghan forces. The Afghan forces are getting good training and their operations have improved as compared to the past,” he said.The Afghan security will take over security responsibilities of seven areas including the capital Kabul in July this year. But there were concerns that they may not be able to discharge these responsibilities as they are not fully prepared.Taliban launched summer offensive with codename “Badar” on 1st May and threatened to target government installations. Though the defence ministry do not give importance to the Taliban attacks but observes believe that Taliban have strengthened than the past as they proved with their recent attacks that they were capable to conduct all kinds of attacks.