Defense

Taliban hit by uprising

The awakening arrives in Afghanistan. Villagers in southern Afghanistan -the birthplace of the Taliban 20 years ago have staged what's being called a first-o...

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March 14, 2013 10:52 am

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The awakening arrives in Afghanistan. Villagers in southern Afghanistan -the birthplace of the Taliban 20 years ago have staged what’s being called a first-of- its-kind uprising. Army Maj. Gen. Robert B. Abrams says it’s a promising development in Kandahar province and it could spread to other districts. This comes while U.S. and allied forces are taking a back-seat role in fighting the insurgency.