Diplomat: US Engaged In 'Civil War' In Afghanistan
POSTED: 4:25 am PST November 2,
2009
UPDATED: 4:31 am PST November 2,
2009
WASHINGTON -- A Foreign Service officer who resigned in protest over U.S. policy in Afghanistan says America shouldn't be bogged down in "a civil war" in South Asia. Matthew Hoh is a former Marine who fought in Iraq and became a diplomat in a Taliban stronghold. He said on NBC's "Today" show Monday he's gotten support for stepping down after only six months in the job. Hoh said he believes the reaction he's heard reinforces his view that the war is only fueling the insurgency in Afghanistan. He also said "there's been no ill will" from the Obama administration. Hoh said the Afghan people view U.S. troops as occupiers and that it makes no sense to carry on.
|
|
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The following are comments from our users. Opinions expressed are neither created nor endorsed by 10News.com. By posting your comments you agree to accept our Terms of Use. To report an offensive or otherwise inappropriate comment, click the "Flag" link that appears beneath that comment. Flagging a comment will send it to our editorial staff for review.
