May 11., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 12 insurgents and found and safely cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 10.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Andar district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Gelan district.

Afghan National Security Forces killed 10 insurgents during operations in the Qara Bagh district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Bak district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Bati Kot district.

Wardak province
Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Afghans protest against US special forces in Baghlan province

According to local authorities in northern Baghlan province of Afghanista, US special forces arrested a Mullah Imam (cleric) of a mosque in Doshi district on Monday night.

Doshi district chief Shamsuddin Sarhadi said hundreds of local residents protested against the detention of Mawlavi Baaz Mohammad on Tuesday.

Mr. Sarhadi further added that protesters have also blocked Kabul-Baghlan highway.

In the meantime the protesters warned that they will launch a widespread demonstration if US special forces does not free Mawlavi Baaz Mohammad.

The Mullah Imam has reportedly been arrested for having connections with the militants in this province however the protesters denied his link with any insurgent groups.

Local officials are also saying that Mawlavi Baaz Mohammad had close cooperation with the government.

This comes as hundreds of Wardak residents protested against the US special force over military operations and urged them to leave the province.

from KHAAMABy Meena Haseeb - 23 Apr 2013, 1:59 pm

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Taliban ambush kills 5 Afghan police

Map of Afghanistan with Maidan Wardak highlighted (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

MAIDAN SHAHR, Afghanistan, April 16 (Xinhua)-- Taliban militants fighting the government ambushed a convoy of Police Public Protection Force in Wardak province 35 km west of Kabul on Monday night leaving five personnel of the body dead and another injured, spokesman for Wardak's provincial administration said Tuesday.

"A team of Public Protection Force of Police was on patrol in Haft Asiab area of Sayed Abad district last night when a group of Taliban rebels laid ambush killing five personnel of the entity and injuring another," Attaullah Khogyani told Xinhua.

He also added that the police returned fire killing a Taliban fighter and injuring few others.

Wardak which connects the restive Kandahar and Ghazni provinces to the capital city Kabul has been the scene of increasing militancy over the past couple of years.

from XINHUA
2013-04-16 20:34:04

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Apr. 04., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – During an operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator.

The facilitator is believed to have arranged the transportation of weapons and improvised explosive devices throughout Kandahar province for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He has also allegedly ordered subordinates to commit executions and kidnappings against Afghan civilians working with government officials.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force killed an insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Shibirghan district, Jowzjan province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for providing financial aid throughout multiple provinces, collecting taxes for the Taliban, overseeing a network of Taliban tax collectors and coordinating financial matters with other leaders. He is also involved in providing weapons throughout the district for use in insurgency operations against Afghan and coalition forces.

East

During an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents. The leader is believed to direct attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Sayyidabad district. He also possesses expertise on the construction and employment of IEDs. In addition, he has directed the acquisition and distribution of weapons to his fellow insurgents.

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Man in Afghan army uniform wounds five Nato soldiers

Districts of Wardak. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

7/4/12 10:18 AM - Angola Press
Afhganistan - An individual wearing Afghan army uniform shot and wounded five Nato soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the alliance says.

The five, believed to be American, are receiving medical treatment. The extent of their injuries is not known.

   The attack took place at a Nato base in Wardak province, east of Kabul.

   It is the latest in a series of so-called "green-on-blue" attacks, where Afghans in the police or army attack international forces.

  More than 20 foreign personnel have been killed in rogue shootings in Afghanistan this year.

  On Sunday, three British soldiers were shot and killed by an Afghan policeman as they left a checkpoint in Helmand province, in the south.

  International forces are gradually handing over responsibility for security to their Afghan counterparts ahead of the planned withdrawal of Nato-led troops at the end of 2014.

  On Tuesday, the US and Pakistan announced that Nato supply routes into Afghanistan would re-open after Washington apologised for killing 24 Pakistani soldiers last November.

from angolapress 
7/4/12 10:18 AM 

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from heraldscotland:
Thursday 5 July 2012

Troops hit by insider Afghan attack

A man in an Afghan army uniform has shot and wounded coalition troops in eastern Afghanistan in the latest incident of an insider attack.

Nato said wounded were being treated but did not say how many were hurt or provide any other details about the attack in eastern Wardak province's Sayed Abad district. The coalition maintains a large base there, but Nato did not say where in the district the attack took place or what happened to the gunman.

Three British soldiers were killed on Sunday by an Afghan policeman in southern Afghanistan's Helmand district.

That attack brought the total number of "Green-on-Blue" killings, involving Afghan security officials attacking Nato allies, to 26 in 18 incidents this year. That compares with 11 fatal attacks and 20 deaths the previous year. In 2007 and 2008 there were four attacks and four deaths.

Officials do not routinely report such attacks where troops are wounded.

Efforts to draw down the number of foreign troops in Afghanistan rely on them working closely with their Afghan partners to train and mentor them so that they can take over the security of their country by the end of 2014. But such insider attacks fuel distrust and have triggered increased security protections for foreign troops serving in Afghanistan.

A total of 220 foreign troops have been killed this year, including five in July.
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from KHAAMA:
By Sajad - Wed Jul 04, 3:07 pm

Afghan defense officials on Wednesday announced at least 5 NATO troops were injured after an individual in Afghan national army uniform opened fire on coalition forces.

The officials further added the incident took place in Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan.

Deputy Afghan defense ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said the incident took place late Tuesday evening inside a military base in Syedabad district in this province.

Mr. Waziri further added the assailant individual managed to flee the area and investigations have been launched in this regard.

This comes as Three British soldiers were killed on Sunday by an Afghan policeman in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand district.

That attack brought the total number of so called “Green-on-Blue” killings involving Afghan security officials attacking NATO allies to 26 in 18 incidents so far this year. That compares with 11 fatal attacks and 20 deaths the previous year. In 2007 and 2008 there were a combined total of four attacks and four deaths.

 

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