Afghan forces tightened security in Kabul on Tuesday, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on the ca
(19 Jan 2010) HEADLINE: Afghans tighten security in Kabul after attack CAPTION: Afghan forces tightened security in Kabul on Tuesday, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on the capital left 12 people, including seven militants, dead and raised concerns about the government''s ability to protect even urban centers. (Jan. 19) [Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] NB. THIS IS A VOICEOVER TRANSCRIPT, NOT A FULL SHOT LIST. [Notes:ALL AP VIDEO] Security is noticeably tighter in Kabul, Afghanistan, a day after militants paralyzed the capital with an intense gunfight with security forces. (pause for nat sound) Monday''s battle underscored just how vulnerable the city is and calls into question how well both national and international security forces are at protecting it. However the government is calling is hailing its response to the attack. SOT Amirullah Saleh, Head of Afghan National Directory for Security: "Today''s attack was in no way a success for the enemy. They cannot claim credit for entering into a shopping mall and just blindly shooting at the civilians. On the day after the attack, much of the city had returned to normal, with streets filled with both cars and people. The scene was different at this charred out shopping center. Monday militants stormed in here to begin their attack and the facility burned to the ground. Tuesday shopkeepers were busy picking through the ashes looking for anything they could salvage. Meantime, out the streets residents were giving the government their full backing, but still were demanding more security. (pause for nat sound) This man says the government needs to beef up security at the country''s borders, adding officials need to eliminate the terrorists. Still for all of this damage there were minimal casualties. 12 people were killed including seven militants, and most of the 71 people who were wounded have been treated and released from hospitals. Also the government is praising its security forces for the way it handled the siege. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: / ap_archive Facebook: / aparchives Instagram: / apnews You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...
