Afghanistan
As US-Pakistani relations sink, nations try to figure out ‘a new normal’
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Afghanistan – Regional powers seen behind escalating unrest
Afghan Taliban proclaim ‘victory,’ explain Qatar choice
The Afghan Taliban published a “proclamation of victory” on their Voice of Jihad website as the murky progression of negotiations between the US and the Taliban continues to unfold.
Afghanistan
Afghan War Reflects Changes in Air War
Afghanistan
Afghan militant leader ‘ready for talks’
Hakeemullah Mehsud rumored killed in recent drone strike
The report is unconfirmed. Pakistani officials said radio chatter among Taliban fighters indicates he is dead.
Afghanistan
Nuristan Governor Urges Operation against Insurgents
Afghanistan
Taliban sincere about talks with US: Zaeef
Afghanistan
Pakistan seeks Afghan talks over Taliban: official
Pakistan
Pakistan Taliban leader reported dead in US strike
Afghanistan
There’s more to peace than Taliban
Afghanistan
US intelligence report on Afghanistan sees stalemate
UN adds 2 Haqqani Network leaders to terrorist list
Ahmed Jan Wazir and Fazl Rabi serve as key commanders in the Haqqani Network and have ties to the Taliban. Wazir was appointed by Taliban and al Qaeda fighters to command operations in Ghazni province.
Afghanistan
Opium Revenue Rises 133% in 2011
Afghanistan
Afghan boy suicide bombers tell how they are brainwashed into believing they will survive
Al Qaeda
From Prison To Kabul’s Presidential Palace
Pakistan
Pakistan – Women in tribal areas still live in fear
Afghanistan
NATO Envoy Calls for Afghan-led Peace Talks
Afghanistan
US ‘agrees in principle’ to swap Taliban fighters for Bowe Bergdahl
Al Qaeda
Pakistan’s intelligence agencies ‘should have parliamentary scrutiny’
Al Qaeda
Taliban Statement Highlights Challenge of Peace Effort
Al Qaeda
Pakistan – Mansoor Ijaz blamed Kayani over Osama bin Laden after Abbottabad raid
Taliban assassinate key district governor in Afghan south
Sayed Fazuldin Agha was the district governor of Panjwai, a former Taliban bastion in Kandahar. He was instrumental in reconciling local Taliban groups with the Afghan government.
Afghan Taliban vow to continue ‘jihad,’ reject Afghan constitution
The Taliban insist that the proposed office in Qatar is to be used to conduct a prisoner exchange and educate the international community.
Afghanistan
Taliban say Marine abuse tape won’t hurt Afghanistan talks
Afghanistan
Against Odds, Path Opens Up for US-Taliban Talks
US Predators kill 6, including ‘foreigners,’ in North Waziristan strike
The strike is the second in North Waziristan in two days, and signals that the moratorium on the drone program has been lifted.
ISAF captures Haqqani operative who facilitates attacks in Faryab
The Haqqani Network continues to expand its area of operations throughout Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Af-Pak Spats Spread to Singapore
Pakistan
US drone strike in Pakistan ends six-week pause; 4 dead