Pentagon Covers Up Afghan Insider Attacks -- IBD Editorial
War On Terror: The problem of insider attacks against coalition soldiers by Afghan security forces is worse than what's being reported. The Pentagon has covered up the full extent of the treachery.
On Monday, NATO reported that yet another uniformed Afghan soldier murdered two more coalition soldiers, bringing the official count of such "green-on-blue" casualties to 77. But the actual figure may be more than double. The Pentagon has made it look as if a number of American victims of insider attacks died while fighting in combat.
Take the case of Marine Lance Cpl. Edward J. Dycus, who died Feb. 1 from a gunshot wound while serving in Afghanistan. In the official announcement of his death, the Pentagon said Dycus died "while conducting combat operations."
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More News On Afghan Soldiers Murdering U.S./NATO Soldiers
Dempsey: Afghans Must Prevent ‘Green-on-Blue’ Violence -- US Department of Defense
Third NATO service member killed in alleged "green on blue" attack -- CNN
Three ISAF Soldiers Killed By Afghans In Uniform -- Radio Free Europe
Third Of Troop Deaths 'Green On Blue' -- WCVB TV News/CNN
Green On Blue Attacks: NATO Troops Killed By Afghanistan Soldier -- Huffington Post
Gen. Allen admits ‘green-on-blue’ attacks erode trust -- Washington Times
Panetta: No pattern of Afghan soldier attacks on NATO troops -- The Hill
Timeline: Rogue attacks against NATO troops in Afghanistan. -- Yahoo News/Reuters
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