KABUL, Afghanistan — For many Afghans, the only thing worse than being held as a suspected insurgent by NATO forces is being detained by local security forces.

With NATO, they say, there’s at least a chance that they will be able to prove their innocence. With local forces, the only way they can regain their freedom is to pay a big enough bribe to the appropriate official.

Hajji Mohammad Agha, from Kapisa province, described what happened after he, along with his brother, son and nephews, were arrested by NATO forces.

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