Riedel says U.S.and NATO troops are facing a syndicate of terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan consisting of different groups like the Taliban and al-Qaida.

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Botan Cankurt, a 19-year-old bus steward who is now in prison facing terrorism charges, told a court in Diyarbakir last month that he had been trained by the police to make Molotov cocktails and to organise anti-government demonstrations.

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But he is also facing 11 terrorism-related charges in the United States, which has promised to press for his extradition when British law allows.

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Thank you for the multinational forces for their leadership and great role in facing up to terrorism and forward for more victories - God willing.

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