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34 Taliban shadow administrators reported killed or captured in Afghanistan in 2014
Seven shadow governors were among those killed. The Taliban suffered losses in 17 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.
The Islamic State’s curious cover story
The cover story of the Islamic State’s recently released issue of Dabiq, an English-language magazine, is written by an alleged al Qaeda defector known as Abu Jarir ash-Shamali. The group has been trying to win over al Qaeda’s and the Taliban’s supporters, but Shamali’s piece criticizes Osama bin Laden’s jihadist legacy and the Taliban. Shamali also provides new details about how al Qaeda is currently structured.
US drones hit ‘good Taliban’ commander’s compound in North Waziristan
The Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group was the target of the attack, and a “high-value target” is reported to have been killed.
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Frustrated Afghans wonder who is in charge amid cabinet delays and Taliban attacks
Taliban video highlights training camp, operations in Kunar
The Taliban have released videos of two training camps in northern Afghanistan over the past two weeks.
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Kabul Residents Fear of Growing Armed Groups
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Dostum says 20, 000 Special Force set to root out Taliban
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Afghanistan, Pakistan work on ‘joint terrorist list’
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No More Excuse for Taliban to Continue War in Afghanistan: NDS
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Bribery Frees a Drug Kingpin in Afghanistan, Where Cash Often Overrules Justice
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Afghans take over full security charge, mortars kill 20 civilians
Pakistan
Pakistan executes Musharraf death-plot convict
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As US-led combat mission ends, Afghan women fear oppression
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US airstrikes remain crucial to Afghan forces in Taliban battles
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Around an invisible leader, Taliban power shifts
Pakistan
Pakistan judge issues arrest warrant for Abdul Aziz
US targets emir of Punjabi Taliban in pair of drone strikes in North Waziristan
Asmatullah Muawiya is said to have been targeted in one of the two strikes that took place today in Shawal area of North Waziristan in Pakistan.
4 Gitmo detainees transferred to Afghanistan are veteran insurgents, files allege
On Dec. 20, the Defense Department announced the transfer of four Afghans to their home country. Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO) deemed all four to be “high” risks to the US, its interests and allies. All four are veteran insurgents, according to JTF-GTMO.
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ISAF Air Support Helpful in Dangam Operations: Afghan Ministry of Defense
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Karzai aide: Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Omar is in Karachi city of Pakistan
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Afghan military official: 296 rebels killed in east this year
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Official: Afghan forces kill 150 Taliban fighters in 12-day fight
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Taliban Push Into Afghan Districts That US Had Secured
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Afghan commander orders attacks on insurgents in Pakistan
Taliban publicize training camp in northern Afghanistan
The Taliban are training fighters in Faryab province and have overrun Khamyab district in Jawzjan province.
US drones strike in jihadist stronghold in North Waziristan
The Pakistani military claimed it “cleared” the Datta Khel area in September 2014 as part of operation Zarb-e-Azb. The US has launched seven drone strikes in Datta Khel since then.
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Anti-Taliban protesters in Islamabad demand action against pro-militant cleric
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Taliban mount assault on Kunar border district, Afghan officials say
The Peshawar attack: sickening, but no surprise
Pakistan’s refusal to sever ties with the so-called “good Taliban” has allowed groups like the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan to fester.