Afghans 'could switch allegiance'

"Nato's commander in Afghanistan has said the country's citizens may start supporting the Taleban unless their lives improve in the next six months.

"Gen David Richards, a British officer, said the country was at a 'tipping point', warning that up to 70% of Afghans could switch their support.

"They might prefer the 'austere and unpleasant' life under the Taleban to five more years of fighting, he said.

"He was speaking a day after Tony Blair pledged full support for UK troops."
BBC

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