Published: Wed, 4 Nov 2009
Description: (NECN/ABC News: London) - In Afghanistan, five British soldiers have been killed in a sneak attack. They were gunned down by an Afghan policeman-- who the Taliban say was one of their agents in disguise. Six other soldiers were wounded...
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" The wounded British soldiers rushed to a field hospital room looking. Five others died when a member of the Afghan police force force being trained by coalition troops. Opened fire at a military compound in Helmand Province."
" It appears that they were targeted because we were engaged in what our enemies you're most. They were mentoring and strengthening Afghan forces to make Afghanistan more secure."
" The attack underscores the challenge facing President Hamid Karzai. Widespread corruption in the government any relentless insurgency. Now infiltrating his own forces."
" We are aware of the difficulties -- for governance. And the environment in which we live. Would keep trying our best -- the questions that the facing Afghanistan."
" Today his main political opponent doctor -- Dillon Dillon said mr. Karzai's entire government is illegal after fraudulent election. And is doomed to fail."
" I express my condolences. To the families. Of those who have lost get enough ones. And trying to had a tough on assignment in acidity in a harness on."
" just how much mr. Karzai can handle is exactly what President Obama is considering as he debates sending more US troops to war. The war in which the enemy is now attacking from with these. The Taliban is claiming responsibility for the attack. The British defense ministry says the gunman managed to fleet and an investigation is underway. Gloria Riviera ABC news London."