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Tag Archives: Haqqani Network
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Taliban denounce Haqqani blacklisting by US
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Haqqani leader turned network into ‘killing machine,’ intelligence officials say
US State Department evades issue of Pakistan’s links to Haqqani Network
Business as usual: the US won’t even consider labeling Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism despite acknowledging that the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate aids the Haqqani Network.
US adds Haqqani Network to list of terror groups
After pressure from Congress, the State Department finally added the group, which has links to the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Pakistani military and intelligence services, to the US list of foreign terror organizations.
‘Al Muhajir Jihadi Studio’ releases video of attack on base in Paktika
The jihadist media outlet is likely linked to the Haqqani Network, and may cater to foreign fighters.
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White House Backs Blacklisting Militant Organization
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Haqqani Behind Wardak Double-Suicide Attack: NATO
Taliban suicide bombers strike in Wardak
The double suicide attack killed 10 civilians and two policemen in Sayyidabad, a district where a helicopter carrying Navy SEALs was shot down one year ago.
6 killed in US drone strike in North Waziristan
The strike took place in an area under the control of Taliban leader Hafiz Gul Bahadar, and is the first in a week.
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US Seems Set to Brand Haqqanis as Terror Group
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Obama administration divided over designating Haqqani network as terrorist group
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US confirms killing of Haqqani leader in Pakistan
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US forces say no to rapprochement with Haqqanis
Badruddin Haqqani ‘is alive and healthy,’ Taliban spokesman says
Zabihullah Mujahid denied reports that claimed Badruddin was killed in a drone strike, and said he “is in the country and he is occupied with his operational responsibilities.” Afghan intelligence claims he is dead.
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Pakistan – NWA residents start fleeing over likely operation
Badruddin Haqqani rumored killed in US drone strike
The senior Haqqani Network commander is thought to have been killed in one of five drone strikes this week. His death has not been confirmed.
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Badruddin Haqqani Believed Dead in Pakistan Drone Strike
Turkish fighters in the Islamic Jihad Union
Several Turks affiliated with the IJU have been killed while waging jihad in Afghanistan, and others have been arrested in foiled plots to carry out attacks against European and US targets in Europe.
Pakistan will launch operation against the Taliban, Panetta claims
But it won’t be against the Haqqani Network or Hafiz Gul Bahadar’s forces, of course.
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Panetta: Pakistan military plans to open new front
Omani jihadist participated in Haqqani Network raid on FOB Salerno
The Haqqani Network suicide assault on a major US base in Khost was promoted by the Taliban on their propaganda website.
Afghan intelligence thwarts complex assault plot in Kabul; Pakistani suspect, 4 others arrested
NDS officials arrested a heavily armed Haqqani Network cell in Kabul that was planning to attack the Afghan Parliament, the Afghan Presidential Palace, and the Afghan Second-Vice President. It is the second such raid in Kabul since August 1.
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Operation in North Waziristan
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Pakistan – US must seal Afghan border for NWA push: Pak official
No need for joint North Waziristan operation, says Pakistani military, as it is underway
A Pakistani military official claimed that operation “Tight Screw” is putting the “squeeze” on the Haqqani Network and other terror groups in North Waziristan.
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A Mafia in FATA: Haqqanis and Drones
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Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of backing Taliban enemy
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US thinktank reveals Haqqani, Pakistan nexus
Pakistan to launch another Potemkin offensive in North Waziristan
After years of promising military operations in North Waziristan, and failing to deliver, Pakistani officials want you to believe Pakistan is going to take on the Haqqani Network.