A resurgent Taleban is likely to step up the scope of its attacks during 2008, the US has warned.
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The report said the Taleban is likely to "maintain or even increase the scope and pace of its terrorist attacks".
The Taleban were ousted from power in Afghanistan by a US-led international coalition in 2001.
Earlier this week, the US regional commander said attacks by Taleban insurgents in eastern Afghanistan had increased by 40% compared with the same period last year.
'Syndicate of insurgents'
Maj Gen Jeffrey Schloesser warned insurgents were choosing targets to disrupt economic development.
He said attacks on the border with Pakistan accounted for 12% of the total insurgent attacks in eastern Afghanistan.
He blamed "a syndicate" of insurgents, including members of the Taleban and al-Qaeda, and people from both Afghanistan and Pakistan for the attacks.
Afghan officials say Taleban militants are allowed to shelter in Pakistan's tribal areas on the long, mountainous border.
(BBC)
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