Afghanistan
What does Bin Laden death mean for Afghan war?
What does Bin Laden death mean for Afghan war?
Several “foreigners” are said to have been killed in the North Waziristan strike. The US has launched three attacks in Pakistan’s tribal areas over the past week.
Taliban leaders aid hunt for al Qaeda, Afghans say
The Taliban continue their highly-touted spring offensive.
At a meeting that included representatives of the Pakistani government and the ISI, Omar “told attendees that they should not cooperate with the new infidel government (in Afghanistan) and should keep attacking coalition forces.”
Abdul Hafiz, a former Guantanamo detainee who quickly rejoined the Taliban after being transferred, had been deemed a “high risk” by US officials less than two years earlier. His insurgency group had been trained by Pakistani military officers to attack Westerners in Afghanistan and had killed an ICRC worker.
The Voice of Jihad did not answer queries as to why an old interview with the leader of the Haqqani Network was republished.
With bin Laden dead, some escalate push for new Afghan strategy
Badruddin is “an operational commander” in the Haqqani Network, sits on the Miramshah Regional Military Shura, and aids al Qaeda fighters operating in Afghanistan.
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During a recent firefight in Qalat in Zabul province, 10 al Qaeda operatives were killed.
Analysis: Pakistan squanders chance to bring military to heel
Afghan officials say insurgents stop assault on police in remote northeast province
The attack took place in an area controlled by Mullah Nazir, a Taliban leader supported by the Pakistani state. Nazir recently said he is “part of al Qaeda.”
ISI officers took bribes to release Taliban fighters, say Gitmo detainees
Military draws up Afghan exit plan
US commander in eastern Afghanistan predicts little short-term change
Abdul Shakoor Turkistani, the leader of the Turkistan Islamic Party, is also in control of the terror camps. He was given the job just weeks before Osama bin Laden was killed.
Afghanistan – NATO says insurgency weakened
The Taliban said Colin Rutherford “could face a trial” if their demands are not met.
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Avenging bin Laden: Taliban unleash spring offensive in Afghanistan
The Taliban have launched three major operations in Kandahar City in the past month.
Also, the Taliban’s military commander for Nangarhar was killed in a May 3 raid.
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Even without bin Laden, Pakistan’s Islamist militants strike fear