Afghanistan Update Story aired: Monday, September 11, 2006
NATO forces which replaced U.S. forces in Afghanistan this summer are reportedly surprised by the strength of the Taliban insurgency there. This year roadside bomb attacks have doubled and suicide bomb attacks have tripled, including one that killed a governor and important ally of Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday.
We speak with David Rhode, who recently returned from Afghanistan. Rhode reports for The New York Times.
Guests:
David Rhode
In order to listen to our archived recordings, you must use the Real Audio Player, available for free at www.real.com
With sponsorship from: The leading developer and supplier of technical computing software in the world.
