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August 23, 2012

Why Are Afghan Troops Killing U.S. Soldiers?

Spencer Ackerman, Danger Room

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General John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, said he still doesn’t know why at least 10 NATO troops have died in the last two weeks at the hands of the Afghan forces they mentor. He suspects it may have something to do with asking those Afghans to perform dangerous operations during the recent Muslim holy month. Maybe.

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