Afghan bus drivers tell of roadblocks in war; Karzai bans private security

Perhaps no one has seen the damage wrought upon Afghanistan’s infrastructure more than the country’s bus drivers, who can often spend hours on the roads traveling just small distances. Our partners at the BBC spoke with several bus drivers and passengers in Afghanistan about how violent and dangerous buses have become since the American invasion of Afghanistan began. On roads in Afghanistan, you’re more likely to be caught in the middle of crossfire than running a red light.

Also, the BBC’s Jill McGivering reports on Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s plan to ban foreign companies from using private security guards, a move that threatens U.S.-funded reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.