Karzai Hits NATO for Intelligence Failures: Praises Afghan Forces

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sharply criticized NATO for “intelligence failures” that allowed the Taliban to launch coordinated attacks across the Afghan capital on Sunday. Karzai expressed approval for Afghan forces, saying that they showed themselves able to defend national security. The attacks resulted in 51 deaths, including 4 civilians, 11 Afghan security officials, and 34 Taliban fighters. 

Via BBC

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