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Haqqani Network is part of the Taliban — Siraj Haqqani
The al Qaeda-linked leader of the Haqqani Network reiterated his allegiance to Mullah Omar. The Haqqanis and the Taliban have consistently stated that both groups are united.
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Afghan civil war feared as Taliban survive US surge
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Security forces killed five Taliban commanders and 25 fighters during operations in Wardak, and detained a suicide bomber and two others planning an attack on Bagram. The Taliban executed two kidnappers in Herat.
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Karzai: US unable to defend Afghanistan against Pakistan shelling
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Top Afghan Officials Admit Fears for Prison Control
Ansar al Sharia
Libyan armed Islamists driven underground
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“Living Under Drones” – the anti-drone campaign can do damage too
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Security forces killed three Taliban leaders and three more fighters in Laghman and Herat, and foiled a suicide attack on Kandahar’s chief of police. The Taliban killed two children in a bombing in Farah.
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Taliban in control at Kabul’s doorstep
US officials give up on prospects for peace deal with Taliban
As reported numerous times at The Long War Journal, the Western desire for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban conflicts with the reality of the situation in Afghanistan.
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Muslim militants shifting focus to North Africa: Tunisia leader
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The Taliban killed a US soldier in the south. The governor of Paktia requested that ISAF end the “irresponsible” night raids. ISAF denied that the Taliban shot down a helicopter in Zabul.
Al Qaeda ally orchestrated assault on US Embassy in Tunisia
The Sept. 14 assault on the US Embassy in Tunis was orchestrated by Seifallah ben Hassine, a.k.a. Abu Iyad al Tunisi, who has longstanding ties to al Qaeda. Hassine currently heads Ansar al Sharia Tunisia.
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US Scales Back Plans for Afghan Peace
ISAF captures another senior IMU leader in Kunduz
Special operations forces have conducted 30 raids agains the al Qaeda-linked Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan so far this year; 12 raids have taken place in Kunduz.
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NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan could be speeded up, says Rasmussen
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A Taliban suicide bomber killed 3 ISAF soldiers, four policemen, and seven civilians in an attack on a convoy in Khost. The Taliban killed two civilians in a bombing in Uruzgan.
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On Patrol With Bravo Company in Afghanistan
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Classified German Report: Reality Contradicts Afghan Withdrawal Plans
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NATO still on mission after insider attacks: US
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Afghanistan – Zabul Schools Under Threat from Militants
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Investors Shying Away From Afghan Mines
Taliban suicide bomber kills 14, including 3 ISAF troops
The Taliban have targeted ISAF convoys in the east with a suicide bomber twice in the past five days, killing five NATO soldiers.
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In southern Afghanistan, concerns about what comes next
ISAF soldier, civilian contractor killed in latest green-on-blue attack
The attack took place just two days after the US and NATO resumed joint operations with Afghan forces.
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Change of US command expected in Afghanistan
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Twenty Taliban fighters and two Afghan policemen were killed during fighting throughout the country. ISAF has resumed joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces. The Taliban claimed they captured the Wardoj district in Badakhshan.
ISAF targets another ‘al Qaeda-associated Taliban leader’ in Kunar
Since the end of May, special operations forces have conducted at least 21 raids against al Qaeda’s network in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan paving ground for water war: analysts