Blog gains a little publicity

It looks like my blog is reaching the public out there. Far more than i think. I was surprised to find my entry quoted in Joshua Foust's site (http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/author/joshua-foust/). Foust was named Time magazines Person of the Year in 2006.

I guess it's partly due to the reason that it has been listed in http://afghanistan-analyst.org/blogs.aspx

Kabul has been cold the past two days. With winter just around the corner, the warm weather is breaking into cold and chilly winds. This morning i grabbed my jacket before coming to the office- i'm glad i did that.

Kabul has suffered another blow. Following the usual trend, the suicide vehicle rammed his car into a convoy of French troops. The explosion killed innocent civilians who were passengers in a nearby car.

Yesterday, (in Kabul, near Gumruck) the international military forces (IMF) shot and wounded two local drivers who ignored warning orders to stop as the civilians vehicles moved closer to the convoy. Although it doesnt justify the actions of the IMF, it is only relevant to mention that drivers in afghanistan have little acknowledgment for traffic laws including IMF and ISAF orders. I have seen Corollas following convoys almost always too closely, despite having an IMF soldier pointing a gun with one hand and motioning with the other hand to stop or keep distance. In turn, the forces fear a suicide attack and shoot before being shot at.

No doubt, it creates delays and frustration having to follow a convoy at a distance. But the IMF are here and they are going to shoot, it's only wise to follow orders. IMF or ISAF shooting at civilian cars 'mistaking' them for suicide bombs is not a new trend and has been occuring for quite some time. It just doesn't make it to the media as much as the deaths of IMF does.

Anyways, i better go and pray Zuhur. I'm fasting and really hungry.

On a completely different note, i feel like i have been lied to. I hope i'm wrong. Time will tell all.

Ba omideh deedaar, khuda negahdaar