Over the last five years, we have often criticized the government for not doing enough reconstruction or development. As is the case for some of my colleagues, I am just coming back from a NATO meeting. There is another point of friction that seems to be developing: civilian losses. NATO told us that 90% of civilian losses are caused by air attacks.
I would like to hear your comments on that. For example, who decides that aviation must intervene? We are also aware that the army, when taking action, can try to avoid civilian losses. However, it is difficult for a fighter-bomber to discriminate when he is carrying out an aerial attack.
Is there any coordination between the Enduring Freedom operation and NATO forces? The Enduring Freedom operation is still self-sufficient. Who decides to carry out an aerial bombing? Do the commanders of Enduring Freedom notify NATO, for example, when they carry out a bombing?
I would like you to confirm for me that the civilian losses are catastrophic. That is the new bone of contention and it risks turning the Afghan people against us. After having fired upon a village and caused dozens of deaths, we are not so popular in that village anymore.
Can you tell me as much as possible in the time that I have left, please?