VOA News: Asia: Afghanistan, US to Sign Deal on Night Raids

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Afghanistan, US to Sign Deal on Night Raids Apr 8th 2012, 11:00 The Afghan government says it has reached an agreement with the United States, giving local authorities veto power over the controversial night raids.  Night raids have been a constant source of tension between the Afghan government and the U.S. military. Afghanistan says the deal that will result in the raids being Afghan-led will be signed Sunday by Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak and the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen.   Afghan officials says foreign forces will have only a supporting role in the night-time operations that will now require a warrant issued by Afghan legal authorities. The U.S. has not commented on the agreement. There is growing sensitivity in Afghanistan over the presence of foreign troops after a series of incidents, including the massacre of 17 Afghan villagers - for which a U.S. soldier was charged - and the burning of copies of the Quran at a NATO base. Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters. Media files: Kabul_Afghanistan Curious Map1.jpg

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