Ongoing Violence in Afghanistan Takes Toll on Civilians

(18 Sept 08 - RV) U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Bush administration is considering possible changes in its war strategy there in light of the rising levels of violence and the more complex insurgent threat. Gates was speaking ahead of a NATO meeting that will look at how to pay for a planned doubling in the size of Afghanistan’s national army. Gates called the build-up the ultimate exit strategy for both the U.S. and its allies.
Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross says non-combatants are suffering the most as a result of the rise in violence. Charles Collins spoke to Red Cross spokesman Simone Charno about the growing crisis...