And now, for a solution that I don't think will solve the problem (and likely create different new ones) - shared with the usual disclaimer....
Afghan escort for our troops?
Canadian Press, via Edmonton Sun online, 28 Feb 07
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Frustrated by a spate of civilian shootings, Afghan National Police and the head of the local human rights commission have recommended .
'WOULD BE BETTER'
"I ask you: Why are civilians being shot?" said Abdul Quadar Noorzai, of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.
"It would be better to let Afghan army or Afghan police handle security on convoys. If they were to let the chief of police know when they are moving between places it would be great."
Kandahar Police Chief Asmatullah Alizai made the proposal to Canadian military officers last Friday.
"It is an offer we are giving serious consideration to at this time," Canadian Maj. Dale MacEachern said yesterday.