KABUL (SW): Last year on the very day the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) officially took the full responsibility of securing the country from the NATO led International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF).
It was followed by the departure of a large number of coalition forces to their respective countries and handing over their bases to the ANSF. During the year 2015, the ANSF fought against anti-government forces across the country on a number of fronts that resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. Analysts believe 2015 was a phenomenally bloody year for the national security forces owing to unprecedented exposure to the front lines and a large number face to face encounters with the militants.
Gen. Atiqullah Amarkhil, former Air Chief of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) said in this regard that the strategy of the Government of National Unity remain unsuccessful in this year. He told Salam Watandar leaders of the government failed to address their shortcomings in regard to the security policy.
Gen. Amarkhil believed that the fall of Kundoz City has left a huge impact on the security and stability of the country. He asserted the brief fall of Kunduz has left traumatic memories on the minds of the security forces. He added merit has also been compromised in appointments in the security sector making the men in uniform further vulnerable.
Jawed Kohistani, another military expert also criticized the GNU in regard to the large number of casualties the government forces witnessed in 2015. He said that lack of cooperation and coordination among the security forces remained another matter of concern for the ANSF.
Kohistani believed that lack of battlefield assistance from the NATO forces also favored Taliban this year. He expressed fear that if such challenges remain, 2016 would prove even bloodier for the ANSF.
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