Embattled Afghan Taliban rely on human shields
By News on Feb 17, 2010
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MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) -- Taliban fighters holding out in Marjah are increasingly using civilians as human shields, firing from compounds where U.S. and Afghan forces can clearly see women and children on rooftops or in windows, Afghan and U.S. troops said Wednesday....| « Ind. Dems face tough task replacing Bayh on ballot | Judging stimulus: Jobless rate high, growth real » |

