Concerns over readiness of Afghan police

  • 12 years ago
The Afghan police force is taking more control in their country as US troops begin a phased withdrawal announced by US President Barack Obama last month.

However, some people remain skeptical of the police's ability to control the country, since much of the training for new recruits is based on how to stay alive rather than protecting the population.

Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from Helmand Province.