Monday, October 1, 2012

2 civilians dead, 12 injured in Tirinkot blast

TIRINKOT (PAN): Two civilians were killed and a dozen others wounded during a bomb attack in Tirinkot, the capital of central Uruzgan province, Monday afternoon, an official said.

The bomb rigged to a bicycle was detonated through a remote-control device in the Minar Square at 11.30am, when Afghan soldiers was passing by, the Uruzgan deputy police chief said.

Col. Mohammad Aslam told Pajhwok Afghan News that five Afghan soldiers were among the injured who were evacuated to hospital by police and residents.

A doctor at the Uruzgan Civil Hospital confirmed receiving 13 wounded people, including five Afghan soldiers. One of the civilians later succumbed to his injuries, Dr. Izzatullah said.

Giving a witness account, Basir said the bomb attack happened when a soldier was shopping in the area. Several shopkeepers were among the wounded, he added.

from Pajhwok
by Ajmal Wisal on Oct 1, 2012 - 15:13

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US drones kill 3 'rebels' in Mir Ali strike

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38 Armed Taliban Killed, 23 Wounded and 10 Arrested by ANP



Publish Date: Oct 01, 2012
38 Armed Taliban Killed, 23 Wounded and 10 Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:
During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched nine joint clearance operations in Faryab, Sar-e-Pul, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Maidan Wardak, Logar, Paktika and Paktiya provinces.

As a result of these operations, 38 armed Taliban were killed, 23 wounded and 10 others were arrested by Afghan National Police.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated two rocket launchers, one PKM machine gun, 12 different types of weapons, one radio handset, seven heavy rounds, 27 different types of mines, two hand grenades, three motorcycles and one vehicle.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused nine different types of mines as a result of security operations in Ghazni and Helmand provinces, yesterday.
 
Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two individuals accused of seizing government property and murder in the Bagrami and 1st District of Kabul-City.
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Nigeria: Three Killed As Gunmen Clash With Security in Maiduguri

MaiduguriSecurity agents on Saturday killed two men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, while attempting to attack a post of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, witnesses said.

Similarly, some gunmen equally killed a son of one of the prominent entertainers of the Shehu of Borno in a separate attack on the same day.

In the first incident, sources said JTF operatives repelled an attempted ambush by gun wielding men at a military post in Mafoni ward around 9.35am.

In the second incident, witnesses said two gunmen killed the son of the chief drummer of the Shehu of Borno when they stormed his house at Shehuri area of Maiduguri metropolis.

The chief drummer, known as Sarkin Makada was earlier killed by unknown gunmen on Thursday, witnesses said.

"Most of the children of the late drummer fled because of fear of the unknown," Baana Sheriff, a resident of the area said.

He said the attackers equally threw an explosive at a nearby communication company.

Borno State Police Commissioner, Yuguda Abdullah and the spokesman of JTF, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa, confirmed the attacks.

from allAfrica/Daily Trust
By Hamza Idris, 1 October 2012

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9 killed, 61 injured in Khost bombing

Districts of Khost (not showing the Shamal Dis...
Districts of Khost (not showing the Shamal District). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
KHOST CITY (PAN): Nine people were killed and 61 others injured during a suicide attack in southeastern Khost province on Monday, officials said.

An official from police headquarter, wishing anonymity, said the suicide attack took place at around 9 am 100 metres from the governor's office in the provincial capital.

He told Pajhwok Afghan News that Khost quick reaction force commander, Lt. Col. Mubarak Shah and some American soldiers were killed in the attack.

Public health director, Dr. Amir Badshah Mangal, confirmed receiving three dead and 30 injured to the hospital. He said all of the victims were seen civilians and many injured suffering critical condition.

Doctors at Rahman Baba private hospital said they have received six dead bodies and 15 injured.

Another 16 injured have been evacuated to Matoon Baba private hospital in the province.

More details to follow.

from Pajhwok
by Hedayatullah Khostai on Oct 1, 2012 - 10:10

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Oct. 01., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2012) — The number one Taliban leader in Sherzad district, was killed by Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Nangarhar province, Sunday.

The Taliban leader Nawab, also known as Nil, equipped and coordinated fighters in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitated the movement of weapons and explosives, and was directly involved in an attack on a government official Aug. 21.

During the operation, the security force positively identified Nawab and an additional insurgent. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity, the security force engaged Nawab and the insurgent with a precision airstrike, killing both.

A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan Special Police and coalition forces conducted a vehicle interdiction operation in Chakhansur district, Nimroz province last night resulting in the recovery of more than 2,660 kilograms (5,864 pounds) of drugs and the detention of a number of insurgents. The narcotics cache included 2,620 kilograms of opium and 49 kilograms of white heroin. The drugs are estimated to be worth approximately $800,000. The detained insurgents are believed to be involved in narcotics and weapons facilitation to the Taliban.

An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while in search of a Taliban attack planner in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The attack planner is believed to be responsible for planning and executing ambush-attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He exercises command and control and direction to insurgents for his senior Taliban leadership within Nad ‘Ali district.

East

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The Haqqani leader is believed to maintain a large cache of weapons and responsible for purchasing supplies for future insurgent attacks.

An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Gelan district, Ghazni province, today. The Taliban leader is suspected of planning attacks using improvised explosive devices  and small arms fire against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Gelan district.

During a security operation in search of a Haqqani leader, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a number of suspected insurgents in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The Haqqani leader is suspected of acquiring supplies to plan and execute suicide attacks against Afghan and coalition forces while directly reporting to senior Haqqani leadership.
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Oct. 01., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 30.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Qarah Bagh district.

Kapisa province
Afghan National Police and coalition forces detained four insurgents during an engagement in Nejrab district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Khowst province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Sabari district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Bati Kot district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces discovered a weapons cache in Sharan district. The cache contained ammunition, homemade explosives and improvised explosive device making materials.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Dzadran district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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Suicide blast kill 3 NATO troops in eastern Afghanistan

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At least three NATO service members were killed following a suicide bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan on Monday.

NATO-led International Security Assistance Force following a statement announced, “Three International Security Assistance Force service members and an ISAF-contracted interpreter died following a suicide improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”

The source did not disclose further information regarding the exact location of the incident and nationalities of the deceased soldiers.

International Security Assistance Force generally do not disclose identities of the NATO soldiers killed in Afghaistan saying, “It is ISAF policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities.”

At least 344 NATO service members mostly US troops have been killed in various incidents across the country since the beginning of 2012.

This comes as a suicide bomber detonated explosives packed in his body in a busy area at eastern Khost province on Monday killing and injuring more than 70 people.

The incident took place while Afghan and NATO troops were crossing the area.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Mon Oct 01, 12:04 pm


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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Three International Security Assistance Force service members and an ISAF-contracted interpreter died following a suicide improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan today.

It is ISAF policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities.

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R.I.P. - Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens

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

            Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas, died Sept. 28, in Wardak, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.

            Stephens was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

            For more information, media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) public affairs office at 910-689-6187.

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A Fort Bragg soldier was killed in Afghanistan Friday, the military announced Sunday.
Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas, died of wounds from enemy small-arms fire in Wardak, military officials said. Stephens served with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group.

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4 killed, 3 injured following blast in eastern Afghanistan

According to local authorities in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, at least 7 Afghan civilians were killed or injured following an explosion near Eidgah mosque in eastern Jalalabad city on Sunday.

Gen. Abdullah Khadim Stanekzai provincial security chief confirming the report said the incident took place after a motorcycle packed with explosives went off killing at least four people and injuring three others.

He said the incident took place around 6:30 pm local time and the main target of the blast was unclear.

Mr. Stanekzai also said the driver of the motorcycle is custody with the Afghan security forces in order to find out whether he had any connection with the militants.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Sun Sep 30, 9:33 pm

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