In Marjah where U.S. and other troops have been fighting the Taliban in Operation Moshtarak
, an Afghan flag was raised as a sign of improvement. The Taliban occupied the land and lacked the presence of the Afghan government. However now U.S. and other troops took over the area and Brig.Gen. Larry Nicholson believes that they are "feeling pretty good about the control of the populated areas, the infrastructure." NATO reported trends of the region's security and its stability improving. In despite of all this, some citizens still doubt the government and prefers foreigners. Abdul Qader a local in the area, does not trust his safety in the hands of the government. He believes it's corrupt and the only way to bring about change is for the foreigners to do it. Another citizen, Mohammad Sardar, felt that the Taliban provided safety and that he still fears the foreingers.
This helps the fight in Afghanistan, but I don't think it helps significantly. If the people don't trust their own government and would rather be in the hands of foreigners is a bad sign. The Taliban isn't the only problem and I think the government is a problem that is just as big. If we were to leave their country after taking out most of the Taliban, with a corrupt government problems can reoccur. The fight in Afghanistan is difficult but this a positive note that we can build momentum on.
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