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Simon1435 2009-01-05

Genocide.... After all, Isnt that what the "west" wanted all along. Tragically these individuals are not counted. Perhaps some misguided persons are even reasoning that they deserve it, literally reaping what they have sown. But these are individual men and women who are facing each day with no help, no hope, no future and no reaction from the rest of the world. I am quite sure that if you or I were there in that situation, we would also be that desperate for a way out.

pwilliams 2009-01-03

More about Nato support for drug production in Afghanistan, again direct quotes with citations given: On March 2, Casey thanks Smith for the exemption, saying it will help protect intelligence sources and methods. [Cooley, 2002, pp. 110-111] There are allegations that in 1981 President Reagan approved a covert program to weaken Soviet soldiers fighting in Afghanistan by addicting them to illegal drugs (see February 1981 and After). A book co-written by two Time magazine reporters will even allege that “a few American intelligence operatives were deeply enmeshed in the drug trade” during the war. [Scott, 2007, pp. 124-125] President Clinton will rescind the exemption in 1995. [Cooley, 2002, pp. 111] Mid-1980s: Pakistani ISI and CIA Gain from Drug Production "The Pakistani ISI starts a special cell of agents who use profits from heroin production for covert actions “at the insistence of the CIA.” “This cell promotes the cultivation of opium, the extraction of heroin in Paki

pwilliams 2009-01-03

angelfrog is quick to give his emotional view, but perhaps needs to do some reading, citations given: quote: In 1982, a secret memo will exempt the CIA from reporting on drug smuggling conducted by CIA officers or assets (see February 11, 1982). Mathea Falco, head of the State Department’s International Narcotics Control program, will later allege that the CIA and ISI worked together to encourage the mujaheddin to addict Soviet troops. And a book co-written by two Time magazine reporters will allege that “a few American intelligence operatives were deeply enmeshed in the drug trade” during the war. [Scott, 2007, pp. 124-125] quote: 1982: CIA Is Given Green Light to Take Part in Illegal Drug Trade in Afghanistan "CIA Director William Casey gets a legal exemption sparing the CIA for a requirement that they report on drug smuggling by CIA officers, agents, or assets. Attorney General William French Smith grants the exemption in a secret memorandum. On March 2, Casey thank

jepatriot 2009-01-03

I think that the United States and the west in General has a tendency to believe that we know what is best for third world countries. However without fully understanding the dynamics of these societies our actions always have costly unintended consequences. Why weren't the poppy fields burned?

Chcgo goto 2009-01-03

When the u.s. first invaded Afghanistan, they efficiently destroyed what the Taliban could stand up and fight. While the remaining Taliban went into hiding, The most politically active group for at least 5 years, was effectively wiped out. Like in most countries, the political elite make up primary leadership and top income quantile but more so in the developing world. With these people gone, society was plunged into chaos, desperate for some kind of leadership. Along came the u.s. replacing a oppressive regime with ungoverning regime. The reality on the ground is bleak, causing the u.s. to periodically lose ground to resistant Taliban. Both struggle to win the population to their side but they are losing their grip. However, unless one side has demonstrated to hold sway in the long run, a short trim victory in Afghanistan wont mean anything for the u.s. The real victory in this situation is if the u.s. withdraws and the Afghanistanis defeat the Taliban on their own and restores some

mccaff1897 2009-01-02

Yes the west is at least partly to blame. Lets remember that a little known fact is that the western intelligence agencies and some western governments promote the drug trade so they can profit from it, and use it to dumb down the population in countries they are dealing with. If you don't believe this, research it and face the truth if you dare.

angelfrog 2009-01-02

That's a stretch! the video says drug addiction has risen since the west's invasion. That does not mean the west has created the problem. Why constantly blame our selves? Ever imagined that maybe... just maybe they are are bad people, drug dealers and crooks native to there too??? Have you been there to talk with the locals? I have seen afghans use marijuana like we drink coffee! Not to say there are no "unsavoury" foreigners but come on! "What have we done"??? Let them assume responsibility for their actions.

Sanjeev 2009-01-01

This is how it works; develop a batch for addicts of opium by increasing the supply and lowering the price (even lower then production price). When a batch is ready few hundred thousand create a shortage of soft cheap drugs, eliminate small drug dealers (with war on drigs) and only sale heroin on price set by one syndicate (civilized people). Perfect batch is ready to increase the trade of weapons, suicide bombers and intelligence. At the end you get a market that will last 10 to 15 years. You have local market of (evildoer) and civilized world is safer now.

jumane 2009-01-01

I watched with despair and disgust at the aftermath of the US-led invasion and continued occupation of this once-proud country. I thank you for taking the time and effort to display this short documentary. This needs to be shown to the incoming Obama administration as further proof as to why it's hopeless to continue to maintain an occupation force in the hopes of neutralizing both Al-Queda and the Taliban.

Nancyf 2009-01-01

OMG! I feel sick about this. What have we done?

jimreed 2009-01-01

what in god's name have we "civilised" countries done??

DJ2008 2009-01-01

One of the most powerful pieces of journalism I've ever seen. Thank you for replaying this testament to the residuals of pretensions to Empire...

BlueEyes 2009-01-01

Thank you for the great report. Why isn't this story on MSM?