In Afghanistan, Caught Between U.S., Taliban
• Washington PostAfghan villagers, many of whom fled the Marines' advance, say they feel
caught in a tug of war between U.S. forces and the Taliban, and are
fearful of both. The Afghans, primarily illiterate farmers who tend
livestock and crops in the irrigated lands alongside the Helmand River,
often say they simply want to be left in peace.
