Afghan Night Raids May Need Warrants Under U.S. Offer to Karzai

Night raids involving U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan might require court warrants under a compromise being considered to remove a hurdle to partnership with the Afghan government after most American troops withdraw, a U.S. defense official said.

The option is being discussed as a way to address the long-held objections of Afghans to nighttime operations, the defense official said on condition of anonymity because negotiations are private.