Clinton says Taliban violence is aimed at intimidating Afghans ahead of Thursday’s election
By APWednesday, August 19, 2009
Clinton: Insurgents seek to intimidate Afghans
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the latest rise in insurgent violence in Afghanistan reflects a deliberate campaign to intimidate voters ahead of Thursday’s presidential election.
Clinton told reporters at the State Department on Tuesday that the Taliban hope their attacks will create an atmosphere of fear that will keep people away from the ballot boxes.
She also said the Obama administration wants to stress to Afghans that it is their right to select their own leaders and that this voting opportunity is made possible by the security efforts of U.S. troops and those of its allies.
YOUR VIEW POINT
