U.S. Hands Over Night Raids to Afghan Forces, With Possible Consequences

U.S. forces’ pre-dawn raids in Afghanistan will now be carried out by Afghan soldiers.

Published Apr. 8 2012 4:38PM EDT

articles/2012/04/08/u-s-hands-over-night-raids-to-afghan-forces-with-possible-consequences/afghanistan-night-raids-moreau_d04ptv — Maya Alleruzzo / AP Photo

The deal that seemed so elusive has finally been done. Kabul and Washington have agreed to a compromise solution to the nettlesome issue of night raids that have been carried out by U.S.

Sami Yousafzai

Ron Moreau

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U.S. Hands Over Night Raids to Afghan Forces, With Possible Consequences

U.S. forces’ pre-dawn raids in Afghanistan will now be carried out by Afghan soldiers.

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Sami Yousafzai

Ron Moreau