All those soldiers are not needed in Afghanistan. There is over 'tasking' of missions.
These tragedies contribute to the 'divided ranks' within the ISI. No one needs this mess. This is not the first time wrongful targeting has occurred. I sincerely hope there will be a clear information as to what has occurred here and adjustment to 'purpose' of cross border targets.
This incident has created problems for Pakistan Commanders that do not have clear and open channels with NATO. I would think NATO would not be acting autonomously. I realize the trustworthiness of Pakistan's police and military infrastructure has much to be desired, but, 'making enemies' where there were none before is not a good outcome of any action of NATO or the USA. There has to be some way to verify trustworthiness in dealing with Pakistan's infrastructure. A clear understanding of security, what the purpose of that security is and who indeed is acting in the best interest of the sovereignty of the nation.
I don't believe Pakistan is a sovereign nation at this point, it has far too many factions within its own infrastructure to call it a sovereign nation. Don't the Pakistani people want a nation with a clear vision of the future while resolving its impoverished peoples to more than a daily existence? Is there no future for these people to latch onto? Is there only what is best for the National Defense of the USA and NATO? That is not a moral mission. Civilians and their attempts as security at check points are non-military targets.
It is one thing to have Pakistan military and police attacked by internal enemies of the Pakistan government, but, quite something else when that occurs by allies.
The USA doesn't have methods of identifying 'permanent check points?' It doesn't have the capacity to seek assistance in bringing enemies of Pakistani and Afghan people to a just end?
This 'incident' speaks loudly to the destabilized circumstances in both countries. Very loudly. There seems to be no cooperation between Pakistan and NATO. If that is the case then what are we doing there?
Recently there was an attack in Afghanistan where a high level meeting of the Afghan government was taking place, why do people think that happened, because the infrastructure is secure and stable? Quite the contrary. The USA and NATO are operating in a vacuum in that country and have been for quite some time. I think it is time to leave.
I hope there will be a full disclosure about this incident that validates the claim by Pakistan or dispells it. I look forward to hearing the results of the internal investigation by NATO hopefully with the cooperation of those making this claim in Pakistan.
...The rugged Pakistan-Afghanistan border is extremely porous and difficult to police, enabling Afghan Taliban insurgents enjoying sanctuary in Pakistan to launch cross-border attacks on U.S. and Afghan forces in Afghanistan, and for Pakistani Taliban militants on the Afghan side of the border to attack Pakistani troops and checkpoints. In past incidents involving NATO aircraft fire on Pakistani security forces, NATO officials have said their troops were either pursuing Taliban militants or thought they were shooting at insurgents.
Pakistani authorities said the assault was unprovoked and denounced it as a gross violation of their country’s sovereignty. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani condemned the attack as “a blatant and unacceptable act.” The military said it had lodged a protest with NATO and coalition forces in Afghanistan, demanding that “strong and urgent action be taken (against) those responsible for this aggression.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling the attack “a serious transgression of oft-conveyed red lines and could have serious repercussions” for Pakistan’s cooperation with U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan....
These tragedies contribute to the 'divided ranks' within the ISI. No one needs this mess. This is not the first time wrongful targeting has occurred. I sincerely hope there will be a clear information as to what has occurred here and adjustment to 'purpose' of cross border targets.
This incident has created problems for Pakistan Commanders that do not have clear and open channels with NATO. I would think NATO would not be acting autonomously. I realize the trustworthiness of Pakistan's police and military infrastructure has much to be desired, but, 'making enemies' where there were none before is not a good outcome of any action of NATO or the USA. There has to be some way to verify trustworthiness in dealing with Pakistan's infrastructure. A clear understanding of security, what the purpose of that security is and who indeed is acting in the best interest of the sovereignty of the nation.
I don't believe Pakistan is a sovereign nation at this point, it has far too many factions within its own infrastructure to call it a sovereign nation. Don't the Pakistani people want a nation with a clear vision of the future while resolving its impoverished peoples to more than a daily existence? Is there no future for these people to latch onto? Is there only what is best for the National Defense of the USA and NATO? That is not a moral mission. Civilians and their attempts as security at check points are non-military targets.
It is one thing to have Pakistan military and police attacked by internal enemies of the Pakistan government, but, quite something else when that occurs by allies.
The USA doesn't have methods of identifying 'permanent check points?' It doesn't have the capacity to seek assistance in bringing enemies of Pakistani and Afghan people to a just end?
This 'incident' speaks loudly to the destabilized circumstances in both countries. Very loudly. There seems to be no cooperation between Pakistan and NATO. If that is the case then what are we doing there?
Recently there was an attack in Afghanistan where a high level meeting of the Afghan government was taking place, why do people think that happened, because the infrastructure is secure and stable? Quite the contrary. The USA and NATO are operating in a vacuum in that country and have been for quite some time. I think it is time to leave.
I hope there will be a full disclosure about this incident that validates the claim by Pakistan or dispells it. I look forward to hearing the results of the internal investigation by NATO hopefully with the cooperation of those making this claim in Pakistan.
...The rugged Pakistan-Afghanistan border is extremely porous and difficult to police, enabling Afghan Taliban insurgents enjoying sanctuary in Pakistan to launch cross-border attacks on U.S. and Afghan forces in Afghanistan, and for Pakistani Taliban militants on the Afghan side of the border to attack Pakistani troops and checkpoints. In past incidents involving NATO aircraft fire on Pakistani security forces, NATO officials have said their troops were either pursuing Taliban militants or thought they were shooting at insurgents.
Pakistani authorities said the assault was unprovoked and denounced it as a gross violation of their country’s sovereignty. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani condemned the attack as “a blatant and unacceptable act.” The military said it had lodged a protest with NATO and coalition forces in Afghanistan, demanding that “strong and urgent action be taken (against) those responsible for this aggression.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling the attack “a serious transgression of oft-conveyed red lines and could have serious repercussions” for Pakistan’s cooperation with U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan....
