His comments come as the leader of the Taliban, Mullah Omar, insists the insurgents have gained the upper hand and are winning the war.
Canadian Brigadier General Eric Tremblay says the NATO force needs to "slow them down." Tremblay says the militants are aware that progress is being made in the country with international support. He says that's why the Taliban want to undermine the government.
In his message, the Taliban leader urged Afghans to break off relations with what he calls "this stooge Kabul administration." Mullah Omar says there will be no negotiations that would prolong the presence of foreign forces in the country.
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