» CSM: The US does not consider the Taliban to be terrorists. "The Afghan Taliban is better organized today than it was in 2001. They have more recruits [and they] have been able to take advantage of the lawlessness, the criminal gangs, and the corruption in the government." Kathy Gannon, the former Associated Press bureau chief for Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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US government: 'Taliban is not a terrorist organization'
[ 05.03.06 ]
That is not a good sign. The U.S. is reducing troop levels in Afghanistan. The last thing they need is a better organized enemy.