Kandahar Battle Still Unresolved

The Taliban are continuing their attacks in the city of Kandahar and the surrounding region.  Although many gains have been made by coalition forces on the ground - a result of the troop surge - some critics worry these are temporary.  The status of who has won "the battle of Kandahar" may be revealed later this year once Spring approaches and the traditional fighting season in Afghanistan resumes.  In the meantime coalition troops continue to put pressure on Taliban fighters, IED networks, and the shadow government in the Kandahar region.  Read more in "Crucial test looms for key Afghan battleground", AFP Google, February 13, 2011.