KANDAHAR, Afghanistan March 14- The Taliban on Sunday called their deadly bomb attacks on the southern city of Kandahar a warning to NATO's top general that the insurgents were ready for the wars's next major offensive in their heartland.
The series of bombings that demolished buildings and killed dozens including 10 people at a wedding and prompted the provincial governor to plead for more security in the area.
Fearful residents said they had no confidence that either government or foreign troops can protect them.
Taliban spokesman, Qari Yousef Ahamadi said the Saturday night attacks proved the insurgents were still able to operate despite the buildup of Afghan and International troops in preparation for a push into Kandahar province.
http://http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/special.asp?pr=theMessenger&y=2010&dt=0315&pub=theMessenger&sec=World&pg=wo_01.htm
(asmina rashid)
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