Special operations forces hunt IMU’s top commander in Afghan northeast
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan’s leader for the Afghan north is connected to networks in Kabul and Ghazni, and facilitates suicide and other attacks.
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US Predators kill 4 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan strike
The strike took place in the Mir Ali area, and is the first in Pakistan’s tribal areas in 19 days.
Afghan NDS continues crackdown on counterfeit uniforms
Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) has issued new uniforms following concerns over the proliferation of counterfeit uniforms.
Pakistani Taliban kidnap 25 boys in northwest
A Taliban spokesman confirmed that the boys were kidnapped two days ago by fighters from the Bajaur tribal agency.
US Predators kill 4 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan
The strike took place in the Mir Ali area, a known haven for a number of terrorist groups.
US Predators strike in South Waziristan
Four “militants” were killed in an area that previously served as a haven for Uzbek, Chechen, and Arab fighters.
Operation Badr: tracking the Taliban summer offensive in Jawzjan province
The Taliban have expanded the insurgency in northern Afghanistan.
Jihadists train the ‘Cubs of Waziristan’
At a terrorist camp in Pakistan’s tribal areas, 10 young boys are seen on video undergoing firearms training.
Afghan forces uncover clandestine ‘military uniform-making factory’
Police raided a clandestine workshop used by criminals to produce counterfeit Afghan security uniforms. The two suspects arrested might be linked to insurgent organizations.
US Predators kill 4 ‘militants’ in South Waziristan strike
The strike took place on the Afghan border and is the first in Pakistan’s tribal areas since July 12.
US Predators strike terrorist ‘guesthouse’ in North Waziristan
“Foreigners” were said to be sheltering at the Mir Ali guesthouse where today’s attack took place.
Special operations forces capture burka-clad Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Afghan north
The senior commander was captured during a night raid in Kunduz. The IMU has been targeted by special operations forces in seven raids so far this month.
Fedayeen-e-Islam commander killed in North Waziristan: report
Shakirullah Shakir was gunned down in Miramshah, according to reports. He has claimed several suicide attacks and boasted that more than 1,000 suicide bombers are currently training in three camps in Mir Ali in North Waziristan.
US Predators kill 21 in South Waziristan strikes
The strikes are the first in a week. The US has executed 12 Predator strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas this month, the highest total since December 2010.
US Predator strike kills 15 ‘militants’ in South and North Waziristan
The unmanned aircraft hit a vehicle and a compound in an area administered by “good Taliban” leader Mullah Nazir, and a vehicle in an area run by the Haqqani Network.
‘Good’ Pakistani Taliban group vows to step up attacks in Afghanistan
Two of Mullah Nazir’s senior commanders said they would send even more fighters into Afghanistan to avenge US predator airstrikes in South Waziristan
Real progress in Afghanistan … but to what end?
Significant forward momentum is imperiled by holes in US strategy and policy.
US Predators strike 3 targets in South Waziristan
The strikes took place in areas controlled by Mullah Nazir. “Punjabi Taliban,” Arabs, and Uzbeks are said to be among those killed. Al Qaeda commander Ilyas Kashmiri is also reported to have been killed in the same area just four days ago.
Top al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri reported killed in US Predator strike
A Harakat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami spokesman said that Kashmiri, one of al Qaeda’s top military commanders, was killed in yesterday’s attack in Wana. His death is a major blow to the terror group.
US Predators kill 5 ‘militants’ in South Waziristan strike
The attack took place in Wana, an area controlled by Taliban and al Qaeda commander Mullah Nazir. Ilyas Kashmiri was among those killed.
Special operations forces capture Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander involved in deadly Takhar attack
The IMU facilitator was involved in the May 28 attack that killed two senior police leaders in the north and wounded the governor of Takhar and ISAF’s top general for Regional Command North.
Pakistani general dismisses ‘media hype’ over North Waziristan operation
Meanwhile, Pakistani officials said that any potential operation in North Waziristan would be limited in scope.
Is Pakistan going to attack the Taliban in North Waziristan?
According to The News, the answer is yes, but the operation would be limited in scope.
‘Germany-based Moroccan al Qaeda foreign fighter facilitator’ captured in southeastern Afghanistan
The al Qaeda operative is providing intelligence on the Qaeda network that funnels terrorists into Afghanistan. Before he reached Afghanistan, he traveled through Iran, where a recruiter attempted to convince him to become a suicide bomber.
US Predators strike again in Mir Ali
Seven “foreigners” were reported killed in the terrorist haven of North Waziristan.
Afghanistan
Six Afghans and four Taliban fighters were killed after the Taliban assaulted a polcie headquarters in Khost. The Taliban killed an ISAF soldier in the east. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban fighters in Helmand, Zabul, Ghazni, Khost, Paktika, Logar, Nangarhar, and Baghlan.
US Predators kill 6 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan strike
The strike took place in the town of Tappi near Miramshah, the stronghold of the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani Network.
Controversial raid in Takhar sparks deadly protest
Afghan troops killed 12 protesters who had denied that the two men and two women killed during a raid targeting an IMU cell in the district of Taloqan were insurgents.
Pakistan
Security forces killed five suicide bombers, including three women, in Quetta. The suicide bombers are thought to be Chechens or Uzbeks. Witnesses failed to show up in the trial of TNSM chief Sufi Mohammed.
US Predators kill 10 ‘militants’ in Mir Ali
The attack took place in an area that hosts a number of regional and international terror groups. Four “foreigners” were reported killed.