Afghanistan
Haqqani Network denies killing Afghan envoy Rabbani
Haqqani Network denies killing Afghan envoy Rabbani
Rogue Afghan soldier who killed Brit Army hero is captured
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Afghanistan Halts Pursuit of Talks With Taliban
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Dreaded militant hit squad goes rogue in Pakistan
Afghan officials blamed the Pakistani government, the ISI, and the Quetta Shura for the assassination of the head of the High Peace Council. The Taliban killed nine Afghan troops in Paktia and an ISAF soldier in the south. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Khost, Wardak, Logar, and Nangarhar.
Haqqani Network patriarch Jalaluddin Haqqani’s organization has familial links with Arab as well as Afghan and Pakistani operatives.
According to Afghan authorities, the suicide bomber who killed the head of the High Peace Council was a Pakistani from Chaman.
US readies plan to tackle Haqqanis
Special operations forces captured the Haqqani Network’s top commander in Afghanistan, along with his deputy and bodyguard. Afghan intelligence captured the Taliban leader who plotted the assassination of the head of the High Peace Council. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Helmand, Khost, Wardak, and Laghman.
Haji Mali Khan served as the top Haqqani Network commander in Afghanistan. He established and ran training camps in Pakistan and Afghanistan, supported operations, and served as a key link to the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan.
Iran’s hosting of Taliban reflects desire for greater role
Afghans give Pakistan evidence in Rabbani killing
Pakistan’s military and legislators plan peace talks with Taliban
The Afghan government plans to suspend peace talks with the Taliban. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kapisa, Khost, Kunduz, and Jawzjan. A CH-47 landed after taking ground fire.
India warns against hurry in troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Afghanistan Plans To Bring Back Millions Of Refugees
US finds new friend in Uzbekistan after Pakistan fallout
No Afghanistan solution without Pakistan: Mullen
ISI Should Restrict Activities of Haqqani Network: UK Ambassador
NATO chief presses Pakistan on ‘terrorist’ safe havens
Suicide attacks v2.0 bleeds Afghan police
US-led coalition: Afghan insurgent attacks falling
US squeezes Haqqani group, puts five associates on terror list
The Taliban killed two policewomen and a civilian in an IED attack in Herat. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Logar, and Balkh.
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The five leaders are based in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The designations highlight the interconnectedness of the various terror groups based in the region.
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