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In Depth (Afghanistan War) #942567

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, May 06, 2009
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Jalrez, Afghanistan: Jim Maceda) New tactics in the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan examined; details given about the People’s Protection Force, Afghans who are paid to protect their own villages, the process of reaching out to the Taliban and the role of negotiator Arsallah Rahmani††. [Wardak province governor Mohammed Alim FADAI†- says this is an opportunity for those people who might leave the arms struggle and join the government.] [ISAF deputy commander of stabilization Gen. John NICHOLSON†- acknowledges the concern about creating new militias.] [US special envoy to Afghanistan Richard HOLBROOKE†- explains why moderate Taliban are fighting.] [Carnegie Endowment of International Peace Gilles DORRNSORO†- wonders why the Taliban would negotiate.]

Reporter(s):: Williams, Brian;; Maceda, Jim
Duration:: 00:02:50

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