ISAF captures senior Lashkar-e-Taiba leader in Ghazni
Also, an “insurgent leader” who financed foreign fighters and coordinated attacks throughout Afghanistan was killed in Kunar province.
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Pakistan
Deadly prelude: Taliban step up attacks on politicians
4 ‘militants’ killed in US drone strike in Pakistan
The strike is the first by the US in Pakistan in 23 days. The attack took place in the al Qaeda and Taliban haven of Datta Khel in North Waziristan.
Afghanistan
Afghan Interpreters for the US Are Left Stranded and at Risk
ISAF operations against IMU in 2013 at highest rate since war’s start
While ISAF is reporting and commenting on raids against the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, it is unwilling to discuss al Qaeda’s operations in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
New Details Emerge of US Diplomat’s Death in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghans Failing Security Test In Badakhshan
Taliban overrun Afghan National Army outpost in Kunar
The Afghan unit was from one of a few battalions rated to operate independently and without ISAF advisers. Kunar remains a Taliban and al Qaeda haven.
German IMU fighter killed in drone strike last fall
Wanted Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan spokesman Yassin Chouka announced the death of Ahmed, who was described as “the King of Setterich.” Ahmed was killed in the Oct. 10, 2012 strike in Mir Ali, North Waziristan.
Pakistan
Taliban Imperil US Political Ally in Pakistan
The Taliban are ‘still dreaming’ of a return to power: an interview with Afghan Army officers in Panjwai
Officers with the 2/1/205 Afghan National Army assess their capability, local politics, and the prospects for the Taliban and the uprising against insurgents in Panjwai district.
Al Qaeda
Uzbek fighters gain support in Afghan north
Green-on-blue attack in Ghor province injures 2 Lithuanian troops
An Afghan National Army soldier opened fire on Lithuanian soldiers in an armored vehicle at an ANA control post, less than two months after security responsibility for the district was turned over to the ANA.
Pakistan
Policing a fragile peace in South Waziristan
Afghanistan
Peace Envoys From Taliban at Loose Ends in Qatar
Pakistan
Taliban Defend New Perch in Northern Pakistan, Gaining Sway as Election Nears
ISAF kills, captures 2 IMU facilitators in Takhar
The IMU clear remains entrenched in northern Afghanistan despite years of operations against the terror group.
Afghanistan
Afghan attacks raise fears over Taliban strength
Afghanistan
Leaving Corruptistan: Washington Favors Exit over Fight with Karzai
Afghanistan
Afghanistan calls Pak-Afghan strategic pact ‘meaningless’
Pakistan
Origins of CIA’s Not-So-Secret Drone War in Pakistan
Pakistan
South Waziristan: Taliban set guidelines for contestants
Taliban suicide bomber kills 5 ISAF personnel in southeastern Afghanistan
Three ISAF soldiers and two civilians who worked at the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Qalat were killed in the suicide attack in the provincial capital of Zabul.
Pakistan
Pakistan election: Taliban threats hamper secular campaign
Afghanistan
Quetta council in Pakistan blamed for deadly attack in Farah
The anatomy of green-on-blue tensions in Panjwai
An examination of the factors that lead to insider attacks and tensions in the volatile district and across Afghanistan.
Pakistan
Karachi talibanisation: Four dead in blast outside Rangers complex
Taliban suicide assault team strikes courtroom in western Afghanistan
Ten policemen and 34 Afghan civilians are reported to have been killed as the Taliban attempted to free prisoners being transported to a court for trial in Farah City.
Afghanistan
Kabul city to witness increased attacks this year: officials
Taliban attack on power grid station in Peshawar kills 8
The attack plunged areas of the provincial capital into darkness. Four electrical workers are missing and thought to have been kidnapped by the Taliban.