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"If we take the full meaning of the term society into consideration, it will be seen that till now human beings have not been able to form a real society. If India builds a society for only Indians, Pakistan for only Pakistanis, and England for only the English, then these three separate societies will exist, but we cannot look upon them as the society of humanity. Because humanity is divided into groups, one society will naturally try to thrive by exploiting the vitality of others. �You will notice that efforts are being made to establish so-called societies in some particular part of the world, for some particular section of the people, and based on some particular 'ism" or faith. A social consciousness based on such divisions lies latent in the minds of the people, whether they are Indian, Pakistani or English, so they remain absorbed in thoughts of their smaller groups." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar


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"Human beings have still not been able to form a human society, and have still not learned to move with the spirit of a pilgrim. Although many small groups, motivated by self-interest, work together in particular situations, not even a small fraction of their work is done with a broader social motive. By strict definition, shall we have to declare that each small family unit is a society in itself? If going ahead in mutual adjustment only out of narrow self-interest or momentary self-seeking is called society, then in such a society, no provision can be made for the disabled, the diseased or the helpless, because in most cases nobody can benefit from them in any way... in that case there always remains the possibility of some people getting isolated from the collective. All human beings must attach themselves to others by the common bond of love and march forward hand in hand; then only will I proclaim it a society." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar

"Power concedes nothing without a demand.' The struggle for justice must never be adjourned. The forces of injustice do not take vacations. Societies are not static in this regard. They await the political and civic energies of individuals who engage the arenas of power, multiply their numbers and emblazon in deeds and institutions the immortal principle that "Here the People Rule." - Ralph Nader

Taliban to target Afghan convoys


"The fact they launched a successful operation on the stretch of highway between Kabul and Jalalabad is what makes this important," Al Jazeera's David Chater, reporting from the scene in Aziz Khan Kaly, said. "The fighters also had clear intelligence about which vehicles were carrying Nato supplies. Something like 600 lorries make this journey every day." The supply route weaves through steep Afghan mountain passes, offering ideal territory for ambushes.

AlJazeera.net
November 23, 2008

The Taliban is stepping up attacks on US and Nato supply convoys in Afghanistan, a spokesman for the armed group has said.

"Up to now our operations on the highways leading to Kabul have been weak. We're about to boost the attacks ... until the government and the Americans are smashed," Zabiullah Mujahid, told Al Jazeera.

Supply lorries carry 75 per cent of the food and fuel for the foreign troops in Afghanistan along a largely exposed highway.

Taliban fighters ambushed a Nato lorry on the main road between Pakistan and Kabul just west of Jalalabad recently, setting fire to food and other vital supplies.

A heavily-armed Afghan highway patrol was on the scene within minutes and managed to push back the Taliban fighters after an exchange of fire.

"We were manning a checkpoint when we heard an explosion," Naweb Khan, an Afghan police officer, said.

"There was strong resistance from the enemy when we got here. But they soon fled from the area [and] we defeated them."

Change of strategy

So far attacks on supply convoys have had a limited impact on American and Nato troops but the Taliban says that will soon change.

"We want to show them they are not all-powerful and the mujahadin of Afghanistan can carry out attacks on our enemies in any part of the country," the spokesman said.

Most convoy attacks have previously taken place in Pakistan before they cross the border.

"The fact they launched a successful operation on the stretch of highway between Kabul and Jalalabad is what makes this important," Al Jazeera's David Chater, reporting from the scene in Aziz Khan Kaly, said.

"The fighters also had clear intelligence about which vehicles were carrying Nato supplies. Something like 600 lorries make this journey every day."

The supply route weaves through steep Afghan mountain passes, offering ideal territory for ambushes.

In view of the heightened risk, coalition forces are already discussing new supply routes from Russia, and even Iran, Al Jazeera's correspondent said.

Taliban targets Nato and US supply convoys - 23 Nov 08

Taliban fighters in Afghanistan are trying to cut off vital supply routes used to deliver food to Nato forces.

Convoys of trucks from Pakistan have to travel along one exposed highway, making them vulnerable to Taliban ambush.

David Chater has been to the scene of the latest attack in Aziz Khan Kaly, near Jalalabad.

Last Updated November 24, 2008 2:50 PM

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