southern afghanistan

There's a critical shortage of Afghan civil service workers in southern Afghanistan. In dangerous regions such as Helmand and Kandahar, the insurgency has gained strength because the Afghan government is either corrupt -- or not around.

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The U.S. strategy to control Kandahar, in southern Afghanistan, relies on a solid government that can take over when the Taliban leave.

Opposition leader Abdullah Abdullah says that can happen -- but that it depends on President Karzai.

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U.S. Marines are now trying to build relationships with local people after gaining ground in the southern Afghanistan area of Marjah.

But after two years of Taliban control, the group's presence is still deeply felt — especially the threats sent in "night letters" to those who cooperate with foreigners.

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