Suicide bombers kill 78 in coordinated attack at Pakistani church
A pair of suicide bombers opened fire on worshipers at a church in Peshawar, then detonated suicide vests.
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US drones kill 7 in North Waziristan strike
The strike is the first in nearly three weeks, and targeted a militant compound in Shawal, a known jumpoff point for jihadists heading to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Taliban using internet in propaganda war
Pakistan reportedly frees Mullah Baradar
Baradar’s release is unlikely to impact the “peace process” in Afghanistan. His release will be viewed as a victory for the Taliban.
Afghanistan
BSA a Necessity to Ensure Security in Afghanistan: Brig. Gen. Blackburn
Taliban ambush policemen in northern Afghan province
The Taliban ambushed Afghan forces just after the military ended what it claimed was a successful operation to clear the Wardoj district in Badakhshan. More that 20 Afghan policemen are reported to have been killed and an additional 24 are missing.
Pakistan
Pakistan says 250 terrorists flee Karachi to Waziristan tribal region
Freed Taliban commander now leads the fight in northern Afghan province
Maulawi Ghulam Mohammad served as the deputy governor for Ghor province before the US invaded Afghanistan; he is now leading the fight in Badghis province.
Afghanistan
Pakistani Cleric Claims Taliban Will Regain Power, Kabul Responds
Afghanistan
Freedom of Mullah Baradar by Pakistan key for Afghan peace
Taliban assassinate senior Pakistani Army general in Dir
Major General Sanaullah commanded Pakistani army forces in Swat; Lieutenant Colonel Tauseef commanded the 33 Baloch Regiment. Both were killed in an IED attack in Upper Dir.
Pakistan
Pakistan – KP announces military pullout from Malakand
Afghanistan
Taliban releases ‘pointless’ for Afghan peace: Afghan officials
Taliban launch suicide assault on US Consulate in Herat
The Taliban assault team breached the security perimeter and fought with Afghan security forces and US special operations forces before being killed.
Afghanistan
Afghan Army Struggles in District Under Siege
Afghanistan
Afghan Forces Launch Joint Operation in Kunar
Pakistan to free Taliban leader Mullah Baradar
Mullah Omar’s former deputy, who was detained in Karachi in 2010, will be freed in Pakistan, not Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Pakistan to Send Baradar to Saudi or Turkey for Peace Talks
ISAF, Afghan officials dispute outcome of Kunar airstrike
The Taliban and al Qaeda continue to operate throughout Kunar province despite years of targeting by ISAF aircraft and special operations forces.
3 al Qaeda operatives reported killed in recent drone strike in Pakistan
Two Jordanians and an Egyptian are said to have been killed in the Sept. 6 drone strike that reportedly killed Mullah Sangeen Zadran, a top Haqqani Network leader.
Sudan
Sudan woman risks flogging to protest ‘Taliban’-like law
Taliban suicide assault hits NDS HQ in Wardak
As US and NATO forces continue to withdraw from Afghanistan, the Taliban continue to indicate that their operations will not cease.
Taliban confirm death of Badruddin Haqqani in drone strike last year
The Taliban, including Mullah Omar, eulogized Badruddin in a video released on their official website. Badruddin was thought to have been killed in a US drone strike in August 2012.
Al Qaeda
Taliban bombers hit Afghanistan Wardak intelligence HQ
Afghanistan
Taliban’s Spread Into Northeast Sparks Fears
Afghanistan
Pakistan militants prepare for war in Afghanistan after foreign forces withdraw
Afghanistan
Karzai Urges Afghan Parents To Send Daughters To School
Mullah Sangeen Zadran, al Qaeda commander reported killed in drone strike
The senior Haqqani Network commander and a Lashkar al Zil explosives expert are said to be among those killed in yesterday’s strike in North Waziristan.
US drones kill 4 Haqqani Network fighters in North Waziristan strike
Today’s strike is the second in Pakistan in six days. The Haqqani Network continues to operate freely in North Waziristan even though the group is closely allied with al Qaeda.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan security forces’ readiness for NATO withdrawal still a hard sell