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3rd July, 2012
Gen Allen welcomes decision
General John Allen made the remarks in a statement released in Kabul that also paid tribute to the “sacrifices” made by Pakistani, as well as Afghan and Nato troops in the war.
General John Allen made the remarks in a statement released in Kabul that also paid tribute to the “sacrifices” made by Pakistani, as well as Afghan and Nato troops in the war.
3rd July, 2012
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan army of rocket attacks
It was the first time Afghanistan has directly blamed Pakistan for hundreds of rocket strikes on the Afghan border province of Kunar, that it says have killed four civilians.
It was the first time Afghanistan has directly blamed Pakistan for hundreds of rocket strikes on the Afghan border province of Kunar, that it says have killed four civilians.
26th June, 2012
Afghans sing again—of love and war
Love songs accompanied by traditional tabla drums and elegant, lute-like rubab strings, remain a staple of the old style.
Love songs accompanied by traditional tabla drums and elegant, lute-like rubab strings, remain a staple of the old style.
29th May, 2012
Senior al Qaeda militant killed in Afghanistan, says Nato
The US-led Isaf in Afghanistan said Saudi-born Sakhr al-Taifi commanded foreign fighters and directed attacks on Nato and Afghan troops.
The US-led Isaf in Afghanistan said Saudi-born Sakhr al-Taifi commanded foreign fighters and directed attacks on Nato and Afghan troops.
20th May, 2012
Afghan occupation illegal under international law: Mullah Omar
"No Afghan had a hand in military operations in other countries and neither are there any proofs hence the occupation of Afghanistan by America is neither sound legally or logically," said the Taliban leader.
"No Afghan had a hand in military operations in other countries and neither are there any proofs hence the occupation of Afghanistan by America is neither sound legally or logically," said the Taliban leader.
20th May, 2012
Two Nato soldiers killed in Afghan attack
Two children were also killed and several civilians were wounded in the suicide attack in Tirin Kot, capital of Uruzgan province
Two children were also killed and several civilians were wounded in the suicide attack in Tirin Kot, capital of Uruzgan province
18th May, 2012
Taliban attack on Nato base in Afghanistan kills two
The Taliban this month announced the start of their annual spring offensive, a campaign of bombings and attacks that picks up every year as the weather warms.
The Taliban this month announced the start of their annual spring offensive, a campaign of bombings and attacks that picks up every year as the weather warms.
17th May, 2012
Nato’s rush for exit risks Afghan collapse: report
The report for the independent Afghanistan Analysts Network, comes ahead of a Nato summit in Chicago.
The report for the independent Afghanistan Analysts Network, comes ahead of a Nato summit in Chicago.
12th May, 2012
Four Afghan policemen killed in roadside bomb
A bomb hit a police vehicle in the western Badghis province, while another bomb killed a Nato soldier in southern Afghanistan.
A bomb hit a police vehicle in the western Badghis province, while another bomb killed a Nato soldier in southern Afghanistan.
11th May, 2012
Afghan soldier kills US colleague: Afghan official
The death brings to 20 the number of Nato soldiers killed by Afghan colleagues in at least 15 separate attacks so far this year.
The death brings to 20 the number of Nato soldiers killed by Afghan colleagues in at least 15 separate attacks so far this year.
11th May, 2012
Violence in Afghanistan claims 13 lives
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for Thursday's attack at the checkpoint in Paktika province's Yayakhil district.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for Thursday's attack at the checkpoint in Paktika province's Yayakhil district.
10th May, 2012
Merkel says Nato must stick to Afghanistan timetable
“The good news is that the process of handing over responsibility (to the Afghan authorities) is progressing as we had planned,” Merkel said.
“The good news is that the process of handing over responsibility (to the Afghan authorities) is progressing as we had planned,” Merkel said.
7th May, 2012
Afghan government slams Taliban spring offensive
''while again declaring war against the Afghan people, their government and constitution, the Taliban insurgents also abuse their religious values."
''while again declaring war against the Afghan people, their government and constitution, the Taliban insurgents also abuse their religious values."
7th May, 2012
Afghan police kill gunmen firing from building
A spokesman for the governor of Paktika province says that police supported by Nato and Afghan army troops, surrounded the building and killed the attackers.
A spokesman for the governor of Paktika province says that police supported by Nato and Afghan army troops, surrounded the building and killed the attackers.
26th April, 2012
Gunman in Afghan uniform kills Nato soldier
A man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire on Nato allies, killing one soldier before being shot dead, the Nato-led force in Afghanistan said Thursday.
A man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire on Nato allies, killing one soldier before being shot dead, the Nato-led force in Afghanistan said Thursday.
15th April, 2012
100 rebels put out of action in one day: Afghan govt
The operations, mostly in the Taliban-infested south and east, came as the Taliban militants increased attacks as part of their annual spring offensive.
The operations, mostly in the Taliban-infested south and east, came as the Taliban militants increased attacks as part of their annual spring offensive.
11th April, 2012
Attacks kill two Nato troops, local Afghan official
Two bomb explosions and an insurgent attack killed two Nato service members and a local Afghan government official on Wednesday.
Two bomb explosions and an insurgent attack killed two Nato service members and a local Afghan government official on Wednesday.
4th April, 2012
Nato deaths in Afghanistan pass 100 for 2012
The icasualties total for 2012 stood at 98 but the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force in Kabul has announced four deaths, taking the total to over 100.
The icasualties total for 2012 stood at 98 but the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force in Kabul has announced four deaths, taking the total to over 100.
4th April, 2012
Three Nato troops killed in one day in Afghanistan
KABUL: Three international troops were killed in separate insurgency incidents in Afghanistan in one day, the Nato-led coalition force said. The International Security Assistance Force…
KABUL: Three international troops were killed in separate insurgency incidents in Afghanistan in one day, the Nato-led coalition force said. The International Security Assistance Force…
2nd April, 2012
Stress and gripes, not Taliban, drive Afghan insider attacks – Nato
Western forces have stepped up security to prevent more attacks, after the killing of 17 foreign soldiers by Afghan security personnel this year, Nato spokesman Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson told reporters.
Western forces have stepped up security to prevent more attacks, after the killing of 17 foreign soldiers by Afghan security personnel this year, Nato spokesman Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson told reporters.
