Published on Jul 30, 2012 by PressTVGlobalNews : A failed strategy! These local militias were created by the U.S military here in Afghanistan to tackle the Taliban militants.They were first trained and then armed.Their salaries are also provided by the U.S government.
But these groups are now changing sides. About 23 of them have recently joined the Taliban in western Farah province. They are now fighting back against the foreign troops there with their U.S-given weapons.