AFGHANISTAN: AFGHAN DAILY ANGRY OVER CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
Posted by warvictims on July 9, 2008
By BBC
Text of editorial in Pashto entitled “Regarding arbitrary bombing raid in Nurestan, one cannot fight wildness with wildness” published by pro-government Afghan newspaper Weesa on 6 July
The arbitrary bombing raid in Nurestan the other day which killed more than 20 of our innocent compatriots cannot be considered anything other than a crime. It is deplorable that foreign troops based in Afghanistan have committed such a crime. Unfortunately, such arbitrary bombing raids, brutal killings and unprecedented wildness have been repeated so many times during the past nearly seven years that now it is difficult to believe that these foreign forces have come to our country for assistance and restoration of security.
The killing of innocent people in bombing raids is a painful and bitter aspect of the ongoing miseries suffered by our people. Senior Afghan officials, including the president, have time and again given reactions to this and have called for an end to such arbitrary and unjustifiable wild acts. Our nation has given its reaction to this. The world leaders have commented and voiced concerns over this. Unfortunately, a practical step has not been taken yet in this regard. Such acts have been repeated so many times that they cannot use a technical fault [as an excuse] for its justification.
We do not know how the international forces, particularly those responsible for this crime will justify them. It is surprising that the international community has been trying to eliminate terrorists by bombing homes in rural areas of Afghanistan for the past seven years. Thousands of fighters walk freely and there are several [terrorist training] centres on the other side of the border. They chant slogans against the international community and threaten to attack London and Washington. There are such faces behind them which have started this bloody game.
Why does the international community help these circles and bomb our innocent and defenceless people in rural areas? If it is the war on terror, we condemn such a war. Do the international forces think that they will ensure security and protect their cities by carrying out such acts? It is merely a dream and imagining that you can ensure security through such wild acts. They should realize that they will not only lose their friends, but dozens of people will join the ranks of the enemy every time they carry out such a merciless bombing raid. Those responsible for the arbitrary bombing raid in Nurestan should at least refer to their conscience and evaluate their activities. Is there any name other than wildness for such acts in the dictionary of humanity? Can anyone fight wildness with wildness? No, never.
Source: Weesa, Kabul, in Pashto 6 Jul 08
