C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse.

The article deals with a covert campaign by Afghan forces led by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) which prompted accusations of war crimes. Topics covered include the military strategy being used by the Afghan units who ignore battle rules intended to protect civilians and the impact of such violations of the rules of engagement on efforts to defeat the Taliban. The findings of a New York Times investigation into raids that resulted in civilian deaths are also cited.