Afghan pres. bans US-led forces from entering university campuses
Iran Press TV
Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:17PM GMT
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has banned the US-led foreign forces from entering university premises and detaining students.
On Sunday, Karzai also denounced the arrest of a university student by CIA operatives a day earlier, saying that he wants the operatives arrested.
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan's Council of Ministers also issued a statement saying, “We notify the international coalition force's leadership to avoid such acts which are against Afghanistan's national sovereignty.”
Last month, Karzai ordered the US Special Forces out of the volatile provinces of Wardak and Logar.
The Afghan President has long been criticizing the US-led forces for harassing locals and fueling insecurity. He has also accused Washington of double standards for holding reconciliation talks with the Taliban.
“Taliban leaders and representatives are talking with the US abroad every day,” Karzai said.
The United States and its allies invaded Afghanistan in 2001 under the pretext of fighting terrorism. While the war removed the Taliban from power, insecurity continues to be high across the country.
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