Afghans protest against death sentence for soldier who killed French troops

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Source: www.hizb.org.uk --- Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Students protest at death sentence for Abdul Saboor when western Troops are not executed for civilian deaths Hundreds of Afghan students have demanded the release of an Afghan soldier sentenced to death for killing five French soldiers, in a rowdy protest that was a reminder of hostility to western forces and the central government in many parts of Afghanistan. Abdul Saboor was given the death penalty by a military court for opening fire on French forces during a joint operation in eastern Kapisa province in January. The deaths contributed to France?s decision to withdraw its Troops early, and highlighted the growing problem of insider attacks by Afghan police and soldiers against the foreign soldiers training them. The shootings have become one of the biggest challenges for Nato commanders in Afghanistan. This year so far more than 60 foreigners have been killed in 45 such attacks, around 15% of military deaths in the country. The rising trend has pushed the United States to restrict contacts with Afghan Troops and raised questions about the long-term future of the training mission. Afghan forces have suffered similar or higher losses to attackers from inside their own ranks, and have stepped up screening procedures to try to limit what they see as treacherous attacks. But about 500 university students who blocked the main highway between the capital Kabul and the eastern hub of Jalalabad for more than an hour on Monday morning ...

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