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Another weapon against the Taliban is the acceptance of corruption (particularly bribes) in Afghan society. It’s perfectly acceptable for a war lord or gang leader to take a bribe and switch sides. Even during the 1980s, the Russians successfully used bribes to neutralize some of the Afghan tribes. But this means that whoever has the most money to spread around, and knows how to use it effectively, will be the most powerful. The U.S. and NATO forces officially look down on bribes and such. But the drug gangs and Taliban relish this form of warfare. Thus while the Americans complain about the corruption, the Taliban and drug lords thrive on it.
à pays pourri, chefs de guerre véreux.
nouveauté : les combattants sont bien payés : aux talibans d’avoir des mercenaires eux aussi : il n’y a pas que les USA !
October 10, 2009 : Afghan government officials claim that the Taliban has been reinforced by 4,000 foreign fighters (mainly fellow Pushtuns from Pakistan, but also Arabs and Chechens). The Pakistani Pushtuns are more attracted by the pay, while the few hundred Arabs, Central Asians and Chechens, are really into a little Holy War.
qu’est ce qu’en penserait Massoud ????