“Before his visit, Mr Karzai listed three priorities that he intended to address in his discussions with the US: detention centres, civilian casualties, and night-time raids.”
“In May 2005, reacting to violent anti-Coalition street protests, he said at a press conference: "We want our prisoners kept in Afghan prisons. Period. We've told them [the Coalition] that."”
“Mr Karzai's language was mild when compared to a famous speech in December 2006 when he appeared to denounce Coalition airstrikes, wiping away tears as he said: "We can't prevent the Coalition from b…”
