Many in Afghanistan oppose Obama's troop buildup plans

Kabul, Afghanistan – Parliamentarian Shukria Barakzai says she has an innovative amendment to Washington's planned injection of up to 30,000 new troops here. "Send us 30,000 scholars instead. Or 30,000 engineers. But don't send more troops – it will just bring more violence."

"At least half the country is deeply suspicious of the new troops," says Kabul-based political analyst Waheed Muzjda. "The US will have to wage an intense hearts-and-minds campaign to turn this situation around."

Much of the Afghan opposition comes from provinces dominated by the Pashtun ethnic group, which include areas that have seen the most fighting and where the new troops will be deployed.
Many in Afghanistan oppose Obama's troop buildup plans
Many in Afghanistan oppose Obama's troop buildup plans csmonitor.com