LeT designation notes group’s recent attack in western Afghanistan
Lashkar-e-Taiba attacked the Indian Consulate in Herat in May 2014, according to the US State Department.
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Pakistani military claims 257 ‘terrorists,’ no civilians killed in North Waziristan offensive
The Pakistani military claims it has conducted extensive airstrikes without killing a single civilian.
Pakistani forces focus on ‘foreigners’ in North Waziristan operation
The military appears to be focused the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan as well as foreign fighters from the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and the Turkistan Islamic Party.
Afghanistan
My Search for the Taliban Five
Pakistan launches ‘comprehensive operation against foreign and local terrorists’ in North Waziristan
Operation Zarb-e-Azb appears to be aimed at the “bad Taliban” and foreign terror groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. It is unlikely the Haqqani Network or the Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group will be targeted.
Afghanistan
Meet the Sixth Man the Taliban Wanted in the Bergdahl Swap
Afghanistan
Afghans ignore Taliban threats and vote again in final test
Afghanistan
Taliban Run Into Trouble on Battlefield, but Money Flows Just the Same
Afghanistan
Afghans tighten security as Taliban threaten vote
Taliban commander exchanged for Bergdahl coordinated with al Qaeda to attack Northern Alliance the day before 9/11
Mohammad Fazl, one of the five Taliban leaders exchanged for Bowe Bergdahl, played a key role in al Qaeda’s military preparations leading up to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Drone strike killed Haqqani Network, Afghan Taliban commanders
A “key” Haqqani Network commander and two “prominent Afghan Taliban commanders” are said to have been killed in the two drone strikes in Pakistan that took place over the past 24 hours.
US launches 2 drone strikes in Pakistan, breaks 6-month lull
Four Uzbeks, two members of the Punjabi Taliban, and 10 “miitants” are said to have been killed in the pair of strikes.
Afghanistan
Bergdahl Briefing Fails to Allay Senators’ Doubts
IMU involved in suicide assault on Karachi airport
Both the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan have claimed the attack on Jinnah International Airport.
Afghanistan
Afghan poppy crop threatening reconstruction
Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan vows to defend ‘good Taliban’
The Pakistani Taliban’s spokesman said his group will “defend the brave tribes if Hafiz Gul Bahadur declares war.”
Pakistani Taliban launch assault on Karachi airport
The movement of the Taliban in Pakistan said the assault on the airport was launched to avenge the death of Hakeemullah Mehsud, its former emir.
Afghanistan accuses Lashkar-e-Taiba, ‘foreign country,’ of suicide attack that targeted presidential candidate
President Karzai accused Lashkar-e-Taiba and the “intelligence agency of a foreign country” of the June 6 suicide attack that targeted Abdullah Abdullah.
Member of Taliban’s elite Supreme Shura among 5 transferred to Qatar
Two court decisions provide insights into the career of Khairullah Khairkhwa, who is one of the five senior Taliban leaders recently transferred to Qatar in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
Pakistani tribes claim they will eject ‘foreign fighters’ from North Waziristan
Over the past decade, Pakistani tribal leaders in North and South Waziristan have promised to expel foreign fighters, but failed to follow through.
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Afghan villagers recall when Bergdahl stumbled into their midst
Afghanistan
Official: 1,800 US Troops for Afghan Counterterror
Taliban video details Bergdahl prisoner swap
The Taliban recorded the release of captured soldier Bowe Bergdahl. Throughout the exchange, Bergdahl is frisked by a special forces operator clearly looking for a possible suicide bomb.
Afghanistan
WikiLeaks document backs up US soldier’s claim Bowe Bergdahl tried to contact Taliban
‘They can move around freely,’ Gulf official says of 5 freed Taliban commanders
The five dangerous Taliban commanders will have the ability to support the Taliban even if they cannot leave Qatar for the next year.
Afghanistan
How Obama convinced his spies to support the Taliban prisoner release
Afghanistan
Afghan Government Wants Full Freedom for Five Taliban Leaders
Bergdahl-Taliban prisoner exchange ‘won’t help the peace process in any way’ – Taliban spokesman
“We don’t believe in the peace process,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated just after US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the prisoner exchange might “be a new opening that can produce an agreement.”
Afghanistan
Afghan president fumes at prisoner deal made behind his back: source
Mullah Omar hails release of 5 top Taliban commanders as ‘great victory’
In addition to a statement from Mullah Omar, the Taliban has posted pictures of the Taliban commanders released from Guantanamo. The pictures show the jihadist leaders being greeted by their supporters and families in Qatar.