Haqqani Network leader detained in Khost province

Afghan and NATO-led International Coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network leader in eastern Khost province.The operation was conducted by Afghan and NATO and International Security Assistance Force in Mangso district of eastern Khost province two nights back.According to provincial ISAF officials, a number of militant suspects were also detained during the operation.International...

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Weapons and ammunitions seized in Baghlan province

Officials in Afghan National Directorate for Security in northern Baghlan province following a press release announced to seize some weapons and ammunitions from Wardakha and Cheshma-e-Sher areas of this province.The source further added, the weapons and ammunitions which were seized based on intelligence report included 2 improvised explosive device, 2 barrels of explosives,...

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Helicopter crashes in eastern Afghanistan

2012-02-S-006 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 06) – An International Security Assistance Force helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan today. There were no fatalities and the crew has been safely recovered to a nearby forward operating base. The site has been secured and initial reports indicate there was no enemy activity in the area. ISAF is assessing...

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About 100 Malian soldiers flee to Niger to escape from Touareg rebels' attacks

Image via Wikipedia NIAMEY, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- About 100 Malian soldiers are taking refuge in Niger after fleeing from the attacks carried out by the Touareg rebels who are fighting under the banner of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA).These soldiers entered the Nigerien territory without weapons in company of their families, through the Nigerien...

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5 Afghan children killed and injured in Uruzgan explosion

According to local authorities in southern Afghanistan, at least 5 Afghan children were killed and injured following an explosion in southern Uruzgan province.The officials further added, the incident took place in Dehrawood district on Sunday evening killing an Afghan children and injuring 4 others.Gen. Gulab Khan Director of the counter-criminal department in southern...

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