Somalia: Al Shabab Fighters Killed in Security Operations

map by Evan Centanni (www.polgeonow.com) Baidoa 24 Dec. 12 (Shabelle)-- Somali national army in Bay region in south west of the nation have killed members of the militant group of Alshabab in well coordinated military raids in villages in and around that province.In an exclusive interview with Shabelle media Network, governor of Bay region, Mr. bdifatah Geesy has told that...

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Video: Holiday Message from General John R. Allen

ISAFMEDIA Published on Dec 23, 2012 New Year Message from General John R. Allen, Commander, International Security Assistance Force -- Afghanistan and United States Forces -- Afghanistan ...

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Top Taliban leader, Obaidullah killed in Nangarhar province

A senior Taliban leader was killed following a joint military operation by Afghan and coalition security forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.NATO-led International Security Assistance Force following a statement announced, “During an operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Sunday, an Afghan and coalition security force killed Obaidullah, one of...

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8 militants killed in Laghman offensive

Districts of Laghman. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) JALALABAD (PAN): Eight militants were killed and 18 others wounded during operations in different parts of eastern Laghman province, an official said on Monday.The operations were conducted by Afghan forces in Abuzai, Ramal, Katal, Maidani, Shaheed Baba, Noora, Syed Qala, Agha Kalai, Basram and Badiabad areas.As a result of...

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10 Afghan police join Taliban group in Badghis

According to local authorities in western Badghis province of Afghanistan, at least 10 Afghan local police officers joined the Taliban militants group.A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said the local police officers also took the weapons with them.The source further added they joined Taliban militants in Chehl-Gazi area at Abkamari district.He...

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Dec. 24., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – During an operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Sunday, an Afghan and coalition security force killed Obaidullah, one of the top Taliban leaders in the district. Obaidullah, also known as Saifullah, directed the Oct. 12 indirect fire attack at Forward Operating Base Fenty. He was responsible for laundering money to fund Taliban attacks...

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Dec. 24., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Dec. 23. Khowst province Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Bak district. Afghan Border Police and coalition forces detained...

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Afghan policewoman kills US adviser

Security adviser shot at ceremony in Kabul police headquarters, as five Afghans are killed in separate 'insider attack'. An Afghan policewoman has shot and killed a US security adviser in the Kabul police headquarters, NATO and local officials say. A senior police official told Al Jazeera that the shooting occurred at 10:15am local time (05:45 GMT) on Monday. The policewoman...

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Somalia: Puntland Frees 22 Pirate Hostages, Arrests 8 Soldiers for Hijacking

Galkayo — Puntland government forces rescued 22 hostages after a two week standoff with Somali pirates holding the MV Iceberg 1 off of the coast of Puntland's Mudug region, Garowe Online reports.According to a Puntland government press release, the MV Iceberg 1 vessel and its 22 hostages were released safely on Sunday.The press release stated that the Puntland forces conducted...

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Ansar al-Din, MNLA sign deal in Algiers

[AFP/Farouk Batiche] Members of Ansar al-Din and the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) sign agreement in Algiers. Malian rebel groups Ansar al-Din and the MNLA vow to reject terrorism and work together towards securing the areas they control. from MAGHERABIABy Hayam El Hadi for Magharebia in Algiers – 23/12/12Two Malian rebel groups on Friday (November...

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R.I.P. - Cdr. Job W. Price

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.             Cdr. Job W. Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., died Dec. 22 of a non-combat related injury...

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Mali Islamists Destroy More Timbuktu Mausoleums

Men work alongside one of Timburktu's historic mud mosques, in Timbuktu, Mali. (file photo) Islamist militants are tearing down more ancient mausoleums in the northern Malian city of Timbuktu.Witnesses and tourism officials say rebels from the Ansar Dine group began destroying the mausoleums Sunday with pickaxes.The militants destroyed several mausoleums in the city in...

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