The World Today The Afghanistan debacle

Complications are soon to arise due to a delay in elections in Afghanistan from May to August 20. There is rationale behind the delay,currently the country is abysmally monitored and the Taliban gain more footholds day by day. It appears as though there is a desire to hold back elections until a more favourable climate. The key here is to ensure that despite the delay Karzai whose term is due to end in April – does not leave a power vacuum.

Developing Stories:

• Hamas rocket fire into Gaza increases on Sunday. In response Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert threatens harsh and disproportionate retaliations.
• UN Envoy for Myanmar,Ibrahim Gambari,meets with exiled pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi and leaders of the military junta (SPDC)
• UN peacekeepers (UNAMID) asked to leave the town of Muhajeria in anticipation of a major offensive against the Chad sponsored rebels.
• Clashes in Swat,reports indicate that the Taliban control most of the valley.

Look out for reports from the 45th Munich Security Conference: February 6-8