We talked to tribal elders and obviously they were pro-government and supported it.
Also talked to members of Salarzai laskhar and they are also supporting the government.
It was curfew so saw nobody else to speak to.
Fighting was real and several of our soldiers are embracing martyrdom, so it is not mere political jargon.
This war is product of a policy which is not very popular.
On conducted military tours you have a limited window, but at least you do have some picture to draw for others.
It is impossible to go into the area and move on you own, so this limited window opportunity is all that we could avail.
It was the first trip in which we were just at the frontlines and could see and feel what a real battle could be.
