Afghanistan, February 2011
The buildup of forces in Afghanistan is complete, with the number of US
troops there the highest yet. The surge is part of President Obama's campaign
to take the battle to the Taliban strongholds in the south and east, while
accelerating training of Afghan security forces. In February, suicide attacks
by militants increased, and villagers and Afghan officials accused NATO of
killing a large number of civilians in airstrikes. The images in this month's
post show Afghans and NATO-led soldiers working and living through moments of
sheer terror and numbing poverty. Through the strife, we see glimpses of the
enduring human spirit. --Leanne Burden Seidel (39 photos total)
An Afghan army recruit marches during a graduation parade after an oath
ceremony at Ghazi military training center in Kabul Feb. 3. Strengthening the
abilities of Afghan forces to secure their country has been a top goal of US
policy. (Ahmad Masood/Reuters)
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