Latest US strike targets al Qaeda safehouse in North Waziristan
The second airstrike in 24 hours killed five Taliban and al Qaeda operatives. The attack took place outside of Mir Ali in North Waziristan, where Abu Kasha al Iraqi operates.
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US places bounty on senior Taliban and al Qaeda leaders
The Department of State has offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of Baitullah Mehsud and Sirajuddin Haqqani, and a $1 million bounty on Abu Yahya al Libi.
US airstrike kills 8 in Baitullah Mehsud’s hometown
The first attack inside Pakistan since March 15 killed eight “foreigners” in South Waziristan.
Coalition strike kills senior Taliban leader in Helmand
Maulawi Hassan and nine associates were killed in an airstrike in northern Helmand province as fighting intensifies in southern Afghanistan.
Coalition and Taliban forces battle throughout Afghanistan
More that 40 Taliban fighters and 15 Afghan security personnel have been killed during the past two days of fighting. Pakistan’s Mullah Nazir threatens suicide attacks against US forces.
The Taliban
Pakistan Taliban chieftain Mullah Nazir said his new jihadi alliance will target US forces in Afghanistan with suicide bombers. “We have readied suicide bombers for them, they cannot escape us,” said Nazir, who is based in South Waziristan.
Bin Laden urges jihad against new Somali government
Al Qaeda’s leader praised Shabaab and called for the downfall of the government led by former Islamic Courts leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed. This is the third tape on Somalia released by senior al Qaeda leaders since Feb. 13.
Afghanistan
Afghan intelligence said last month’s assault on government buildings in Kabul was planned in and directed from Pakistan. An anti-Taliban minister of parliament and four of his bodyguards were killed in an IED attack in Helmand province. An Australian soldier was killed while attempting to defuse an IED. Two Taliban fighters were killed and 22 […]
Airstrike kills Taliban commanders in southern Afghanistan
Two wanted leaders in Helmand province were killed during a March 16 airstrike. Afghan and Coalition forces launch an offensive in central Afghanistan.
Taliban attacks another NATO trucking terminal in Peshawar
More than 50 NATO vehicles and containers have been destroyed in two attacks in Peshawar over the past two days.
Taliban deny reports of negotiations with Afghan government
A spokesman and a military commander both said that negotiations were not possible as long as NATO forces remain in Afghanistan.
Taliban attacks NATO trucking terminal in Peshawar
More than 20 NATO vehicles are destroyed after a Taliban rocket attack set a terminal ablaze.
Death toll rises in attack on Shadow Army training center in Kurram
More than 24 Taliban and al Qaeda fighters were killed and more than 50 were wounded in yesterday’s strike on a Shadow Army training facility and logistical hub.
Somalia’s rising tide of extremism
Four high-level US officials discussed the terrorist threat emanating from Somalia, as well as the Somali terrorist recruiting network on American soil, this week. The officials confirmed that al Qaeda and its allies are growing stronger by the day in East Africa.
US missile strike in Kurram agency levels Taliban training camp
The latest cross-border strike targeted a Taliban hideout and camp in the second attack in Kurram since the Predator campaign heated up last year.
New Bajaur peace deal identical to failed 2007 agreement
A 28-point peace agreement calls for the Taliban to end fighting, lay down weapons, and stop sheltering al Qaeda. The same agreement in 2007 led to the Taliban dominance of Bajaur.
Lashkar-e-Taiba
The US Senate Majority Leader stated that Lashkar-e-Taiba has links with Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence agency and that it was built by the ISI to fight in Kashmir. ‘So its [LeT’s] relationship to the Pakistan intelligence service is very disturbing,’ Senator Reid said.
The Taliban’s surge commander was Gitmo detainee
A former Guantanamo detainee, Abdullah Ghulam Rasoul, is now one of the Taliban’s main commanders in southern Afghanistan. Rasoul is reportedly in charge of countering America’s surge of forces in Afghanistan.
Car bomb kills 8 in Peshawar
Seven policemen, one civilian killed in the latest attack on police in the provincial capital.
Taliban violate Swat truce, kill two soldiers
The military failed to respond to ambush. President Zardari claimed talks are being held with ‘traditional local clerics’ and not the Taliban.
Taliban violates Swat truce
A Frontier Corps commander and four troops were captured and a military vehicle was attacked. Government bows to demands to implement sharia by March 15 and allow Sufi Mohammed to screen judges.
Afghanistan
Pakistan ISI top boss met Haqqanis
US airstrike kills 8 in South Waziristan
The strike was aimed at a compound in tribal areas controlled by Baitullah Mehsud. Contrary to reports, this is the fifth such attack in Baitullah’s territory since June 2008.
Report: Sufi Mohammed to negotiate peace in Bajaur and Waziristan
The radical cleric behind the Swat ceasefire and ongoing negotiations looks to mediate between the government and the Taliban in the most dangerous tribal agencies.
India
The Pakistani colonel charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attack is a senior officer in the Army’s Special Communications Organization. Mumbai’s police chief said there is no evidence of the Pakistani Inter-Service Intelligence agency’s involvement in the Mumbai attack.
Afghan Police Update: February 2009
The Afghan police have lagged behind the Afghan National Army; 85 percent of the Afghan National Police units are at the lowest rating level for capability and training.
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Taliban alliance only against US, says Maulvi Nazir
India
India has charged two purported Pakistani Army officiers, six senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders, and 30 other operatives for involvement in the November 2008 terror assault on Mumbai. The Pakistani Army officers were identified as Major General Saab and Colonel R Saadat Ullah. Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and leader Hafiz Saeed was also charged.
Waziristan Taliban alliance declares support for Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar
Baitullah Mehsud, Mullah Nazir, and Hafiz Gul Bahadar have joined forces and created the Council of United Mujahideen to fight against ‘infidels’ in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the US.
Taliban exchange Swat official for prisoners
The Pakistani district official kidnapped yesterday was released in exchange for three Taliban prisoners; Taliban wanted to teach government a lesson.