4 killed, 7 wounded in violence in Iraq

BAGHDAD, May 31 (Xinhua) -- At least four people, including three policemen, were killed and seven others injured in clashes and attacks in Iraq on Friday, a police source said.
Three policemen were killed in clashes with gunmen early Friday in the city of Fallujah, 50 km west of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

Elsewhere, a worshiper was killed and four others were wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near a Sunni mosque after Friday prayers in the Saidiya area in southwestern Baghdad, he said.

Also on Friday, an Iraqi police officer and two civilians were wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near a checkpoint in Sharqat, some 280 km north of Baghdad, he added.

The attacks came amid escalation of sectarian tension between the Sunni and Shiite communities in Iraq, which has been at its highest level since the U.S. troops pulled out from the country at the end of 2011.

from XINHUA
2013-05-31 20:35:21

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Afghan battle leaves 31 Taliban dead

GHAZNI, Afghanistan, May 31 (Xinhua)-- Clash between Taliban militants and pro-government villagers in Andar district of Ghazni province, 125 km south of Kabul, has left 31 Taliban fighters dead on Friday.

"Taliban militants raided three villages in Andar district at 01:00 a.m. local time and we resisted. The gun battle lasted for six hours during which 31 rebels, including Pakistanis, Arabs and Chechens, were killed and the remaining rebels run away," commander of villagers, Latif Kamran told Xinhua.

Meanwhile, Qari Yusuf Ahmadi who claims to speak for the Taliban outfit, confirmed the conflict in talks with media via telephone from unknown location, saying that the militants have killed 10 pro-government militias, a claim rebuffed by Kamran as baseless.

The inhabitants of several villages in Andar district had made armed uprising against Taliban militants last year and since have evicted Taliban militants from several villages.

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2013-05-31 14:50:36
Editor: Chen Zhi

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May 31., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed eight enemies of Afghanistan, detained seven suspected enemies of Afghanistan, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 30.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Ghazni district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one enemy of Afghanistan during operations in the Baraki Barak district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Kot district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces killed seven enemies of Afghanistan and detained two suspected enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Bermal district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained four suspected enemies of Afghanistan, found and safely cleared two IEDs and confiscated IED making materiel during operations in the Sharan district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan and discovered one weapons cache, containing one 120 mm round and one military uniform, during operations in the Zarghoon Shar district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zardan district.

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7 Taliban killed in Logar

Districts of Logar. This image does not include Azra district, located to the east of Khoshi and Mohammad Agha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

PUL-I-ALAM (PAN): Security forces have killed seven fighters in the Mohammad Agha district of central Logar province, an official said on Friday.

The militants planning an attack on the district headquarters were killed late on Thursday night, said the governor's spokesman, Din Mohammad Darwesh.

He told Pajhwok Afghan News the security forces, acting on an intelligence tip, killed the Taliban in the Ahmadzai Kala area of the district.

A heavy machine gun, a rocket and five Kalashnikov assault rifles were recovered from the insurgents, Darwesh said, adding residents collected the fighters' bodies in the morning.

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By Abdul Maqsud Azizi May 31, 2013 - 10:13

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May 30., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Archi district, Kunduz province, today.

The senior leader is responsible for constructing improvised explosive devices and suicide vests for use in insurgent operations. He has also directed and coordinated attacks in Archi district resulting in the deaths of numerous Afghan National Security Force personnel.

During the operation, a group of insurgents opened fire on the security force. The security force returned fire, killing three fighters.

The security force also seized two AK-47s, one sub-machine gun, one rocket-propelled grenade launcher and eight rocket-propelled grenades as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban facilitator in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, Tuesday. The facilitator is responsible for acquiring weapons and military equipment for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also directs improvised explosive device operations in Panjwa’i district and manages a number of weapons caches.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested six insurgents during two operations in search of a senior Haqqani leader in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The senior leader is responsible for planning, facilitating and organizing attacks in Pul-e ‘Alam. He facilitates the movement of weapons and fighters in the local area, serves as a financier for high-profile attack networks active in Kabul, and has managerial responsibility over insurgent network personnel decisions. The security force also seized one bolt-action rifle as a result of the operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for kidnapping operations in the local area. He also conducts improvised explosive device and small-arms fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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May 30., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 22 insurgents, detained one suspected insurgent and found and safely cleared 11 improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 29.

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

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

Paktika province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 17 insurgents and detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Bermal district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared four IEDs during operations in the Sar Hawza district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Gardez district.

Panjshir province
Afghan National Security Forces killed five insurgents during operations in the Bazarak district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Mayden Shahr district.

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

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Foreign insurgents sneak into Logar province

Districts of Logar. This image does not include Azra district, located to the east of Khoshi and Mohammad Agha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

PUL-I-ALAM (PAN): Hundreds of foreign militants have sneaked into central Logar province, a gateway to Kabul, officials and residents alleged on Wednesday.
Up to 600 Arab, Pakistani, Chechen and Uzbek fighters have infiltrated into Azra, Baraki Barak, Charkh and Kharwar districts, the deputy police chief acknowledged.

But Col. Khan Sadiq told Pajhwok Afghan News security forces, including the Afghan Local Police (ALP), were capable of dealing with the insurgent threat.

Barak-i-Barak district chief, Eng. Mohammad Rahim, said about 150 foreign rebels had entered the town. Their sole objective was harassing the people and impeding development projects, he added.

His counterpart from Charkh, Abdul Jalil, also complained of an increasing presence of Pakistani and Arab guerrillas in the area. They were trying to fuel unrest in the district, he said.

Barak-i-Barak resident Hamidullah claimed seeing foreign gunmen, who spoke different languages. The suspects freely moved in villages, he continued.

On April 21, the Taliban seized 10 foreigners, including Turkish engineers, after a NATO-contracted Mi-8 helicopter made an emergency landing in the Mangal Pass area of Azra district.

The chopper was on its way back to Kabul from southeastern Khost province. The Turks were captured along two pilots from Russia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as an Afghan.

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By Abdul Maqsud Azizi May 29, 2013 - 17:16

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R.I.P. - Spc. Christopher R. Drake

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Spc. Christopher R. Drake, 20, of Tickfaw, La., died May 26, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was attacked by a rocket propelled grenade.  He was assigned to the 1084th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group, Reserve, La.

            For more information please contact the Louisiana National Guard public affairs office at 866-275-8176 or 504-278-8286.

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Spc. Christopher R. Drake, 20, of Tickfaw, La., died May 26, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was attacked by a rocket propelled grenade.
He was assigned to the 1084th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group, Reserve, La.
He graduated from Independence High School.

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20 people killed in overnight attack in Iraq

BAGHDAD, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Bomb attacks in Iraq overnight killed 20 people and wounded 47, raising the casualties for the day to 38 killed and 91 wounded, the police said on Wednesday.
In central Iraq, a car bomb and a roadside bomb struck the popular Shalal market in Shaab district in the northeastern part of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing four people and wounding 12, an Interior Ministry source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

In a separate incident, a car bomb and a roadside bomb ripped through a marketplace in Baghdad's southern district of Doura, killing nine people and wounding 34.

In Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, seven people were killed and 11 wounded when a bomb went off at a popular coffee shop in the town of Hibhib, near the provincial capital city of Baquba, some 65 km northeast of Baghdad.

Tuesday overnight attacks raised the toll for the day to 38 people killed and 91 others wounded.

Earlier on Tuesday, the police said 18 people were killed and 44 wounded in attacks, including a suicide tanker truck bombing, in central and northern Iraq during the day.

Tuesday attacks followed a day of a wave of deadly car bomb attacks that swept Baghdad and killed at least 34 people and wounded some 155.

Violence is still common in Iraq despite a dramatic decrease since its peak in 2006 and 2007, when the country was engulfed in sectarian killings.

from XINHUA
2013-05-29 18:01:22
Editor: Bi Mingxin

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