Friday, May 31, 2013

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.

from XINHUA
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 includ...
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.

from Pajhwok
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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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Foreign insurgents sneak into Logar province

Districts of Logar. This image does not includ...
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.

from Pajhwok
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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6 suicide bombers killed in attack on Panjshir governor compound

Map of Afghanistan with Panjshir highlighted
Map of Afghanistan with Panjshir highlighted (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
A group of suicide bombers attacked Panjshir province administrative department compound early Wednesday morning.

The incident took place after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the main entrance gate of the compound and the remaining suicide bombers entered the building.

Provincial police chief Mohammad Qasim Jangalbagh said at least one police officer was killed during the attack and four othres were injured.

Mr. Qasim further added some parts of the compound also caught fire during the attack.

He said all seven suicide bombers were killed during the clashes with the Afghan security forces and a vehicle packed with explosives was also caught by Afghan security forces before the suicide manage to detonate the explosives.

In the meantime provincial governor spokesman Abdul Kabir Wasiq said the attack started around 3:20 am local time after six suicide bombers in Afghan police uniform attack the compound.

Panjshir is among the peaceful provinces in nothern Afghanistan and today’s incident is the first suicide attack carried out by militants.

from KHAAMA
By Mirwais Adeel - 29 May 2013, 6:55 am

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 29 Armed Taliban Killed (May 29.2013.)



Publish Date: May 29, 2013
 
Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Baghlan, Kapisa, Badakhshan, Sar-e-Pul, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Ghazni, Paktiya and Helmand provinces, as a result 29 armed Taliban were killed, eight wounded and 45 other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.
                                                                                     
Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunition and IEDs.
 
During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused five anti-vehicle mines placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activities in Zabul and Farah provinces.

 Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained four suspects accused of murder, theft and kidnapping in the 1st, 3rd and 15th Districts of Kabul-City.
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May 29., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday.

The senior leader is responsible for planning and conducting improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan government officials, in addition to Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the transfer, manufacturing and testing of IEDs, coordinates and conducts kidnapping operations to collect money for insurgent operations, and facilitates the movement of fighters.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force wounded one insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, yesterday. The Taliban facilitator is responsible for the transportation of fighters, weapons and suicide bombers as part of the Kabul attack network. He maintains operational control over a cell of fighters that carries out attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also equips suicide bombers with IEDs and coordinates the locations of their attacks.

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested one insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator constructs improvised explosive devices and distributes them to insurgents operating in the Arghandab River Valley and Kandahar City. He is also involved in overseeing weapons caches and planning attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the local area.

East

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the arrest of a Haqqani leader during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader coordinates and directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Gardez district. He also facilitates the movement of weapons, military equipment and money to local insurgent cells, and serves as an intelligence operative for senior Haqqani leadership.

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May 29., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained 10 suspected insurgents and found and safely cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 28.

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

Nangarhar province
Coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Behsood district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces detained one suspected insurgent and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sarubi district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

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

Paktya province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained four suspected insurgents during operations in the Ahmad Abad district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Parwan province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained three suspected insurgents during operations in the Bagram district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one insurgent and detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Mayden Shahr district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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US launches first drone strike in Pakistan in 6 weeks


The US killed seven people in the first drone strike in Pakistan in six weeks. The attack took place in an area of Pakistan's Taliban-controlled tribal agency of North Waziristan, and is rumored to have killed the deputy emir for the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan.

The CIA-operated, remotely piloted Predators or the more deadly Reapers fired a pair of missiles at a compound in the village of Chashma, which is just outside of Miramshah, the main town in the tribal agency, according to Reuters.

Seven people were killed in the strike and several more were wounded. It is unclear, however, if those killed were civilians or jihadists allied with the Taliban, al Qaeda, or other terrorist groups known to shelter in the area.

Unnamed Pakistani intelligence officials claimed that Waliur Rehman, the leader of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan in South Waziristan and deputy to emir Hakeemullah Mehsud, was killed in the strike. Additionally, an aide known as Fakhar-ul-Islam is said to have been killed in the strike along with "two unknown Uzbek nationals," according to CNN.

The Pakistani government has not officially stated that Rehman was killed. The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan has neither confirmed nor denied reports of his death.

US intelligence officials contacted by The Long War Journal would not confirm or deny that Rehman was killed, but did say they were aware of reports of his death. One official said that Rehman is on the CIA's kill list and has been targeted in the past.

The strike took place in an area of North Waziristan that is administered by the Haqqani Network, the al Qaeda-linked Taliban subgroup that operates in eastern Afghanistan and is based in North Waziristan.

Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2013/05/us_launches_first_dr.php#ixzz2Ugx4NNRB
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 10 Armed Taliban Killed (May 28.2013.)

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 10 Armed Taliban Killed

Publish Date: May 28, 2013
 
Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.
 
The operations were conducted in Kunar, Nangarhar, Kapisa, Badakhshan, Logar and Helmand provinces, as a result 10 armed Taliban were killed, five wounded and 22 other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunition and four motorbikes.
 
During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused an anti-vehicle mine placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activity in Kandahar province.

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two suspects accused of murder and kidnapping in the 6th and 11th Districts of Kabul-City.
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May 28., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader and seven other insurgents during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, today.

The leader is responsible for kidnappings against Afghan civilians. He also coordinates the movement of weapons in the local area and plans and executes attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force killed three insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday.

The senior leader facilitates improvised explosive device attacks and manages weapon distribution in Baghlan-e Jadid district. He procures weapons and ammunition and distributes them to Taliban fighters for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, today. The leader maintains operational control over a cell of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Panjwa’i district. He is also involved in financing insurgent operations, procuring weapons for his subordinates and conducting reconnaissance against Afghan and coalition installations.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. 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. The security force also seized opium as a result of the operation.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents during an operation in search of a senior al-Qaida leader in Watahpur district, Kunar province, yesterday. The senior leader is responsible for al-Qaida operations in the Waygal and Watahpur Valley. He oversees al-Qaida training in Nuristan where he provides improvised explosive device, artillery and counter-interrogation technique training to insurgents. He also plans and conducts IED, indirect fire and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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May 28., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed four insurgents, and found and safely cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 27.

Ghazni province

Afghan National Security Forces killed two insurgents during operations in the Andar district.

Kapisa province

Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Tag Ab district.

Khowst province

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

Logar province


Coalition forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Baraki Barak district.

Nangarhar province

Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Chaparhar district.

Paktika province

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

Wardak province

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Monday, May 27, 2013

May 27., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and eight other insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today.

The senior leader oversees a direct action cell of fighters responsible for a series of attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Nad ‘Ali and Marjeh districts. He is also responsible for procuring weapons for use in insurgent attacks and managing Taliban personnel actions in his area of operations.

The security force also seized two AK-47s and one rifle as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The senior leader maintains operational control over numerous cells of insurgents responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also responsible for improvised explosive device operations in Nahr-e Saraj and Sangin districts, and has a history of facilitating suicide bombers. The security force also seized a pistol as a result of the operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban improvised explosive device cell leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today. The leader coordinates IED activity targeting Afghan and coalition forces in Zharay district. He also helps facilitate the movement of weapons to local Taliban groups.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Haqqani leader in Sayyid Karam district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader is directly involved with improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He coordinates insurgent movement and attacks and provides information to senior Haqqani leaders. The leader facilitates the movement of IEDs, weapons and money into the local area.

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May 27., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed four insurgents, detained two suspected insurgents and found and safely cleared 15 improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 26.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one insurgent during operations in the Ghazni district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Mandozai district.

Laghman province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Mehtar lam district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces detained two suspected insurgents during operations in the Pul-e Alam district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Nangarhar province
Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Chaparhar district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces killed three insurgents during operations in the Kushamond district.

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

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared four IEDs during operations in the Zurmat district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared four IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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15 attackers killed, 20 injured in Farah clash

Districts of Farah.
Districts of Farah. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
FARAH CITY (PAN): Fifteen Taliban fighters were killed and another 20 were wounded after they attacked police posts in the Purchaman district of western Farah province, an official said on Sunday.
The clash that began around 11pm on Saturday night continued until Sunday morning, the governor’s spokesman, Abdul Rahman Zhwandai, told Pajhwok Afghan News. At least 20 Taliban attackers were killed in the ensuing clash, he said.

Nearly 100 Taliban men took part in the assault, a member of provincial council and native of the district, Abdul Satar Rahimi, said. The feeling Taliban attackers left behind 10 dead bodies, he said.

from Pajhwok
By Mohammad Humayoon Zaheen May 26, 2013 - 16:46

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Al-Shabaab kills 6 in Kenyan border attack


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Al-Shabaab gunmen killed at least six people, including a 15-year-old boy, in an attack along Kenya's border with Somalia Saturday (May 25th), Kenya's Capital FM reported.

"A small unit of Mujahideen raided the Kenyan base early last night, taking over the base, killing 8 Kuffar and injuring more than a dozen," al-Shabaab posted on Twitter on Sunday. Al-Shabaab also claimed to have kidnapped two Kenyans and seized guns.

Police Inspector General David Kimaiyo said al-Shabaab killed six people. He said gunmen attacked two Administration Police camps at about 5:30 pm, killing the boy, two police officers, a Red Cross official and two civilians.

"Security has been beefed up in the two camps and the general area by deployment of additional General Service Unit and Rapid Deployment Unit officers," he said.

from SABAHIOnline
May 26, 2013

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

May 26., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitator and one other insurgent during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, May 26.

The facilitator is responsible for coordinating weapons, improvised explosive devices and suicide attackers for use in attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He also houses transient Taliban commanders in his residence when they pass through his area of operations.

The security force also seized 25 kilograms of bomb-making material as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator and one other insurgent during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, May 26. The facilitator provides weapons and military equipment for multiple insurgent groups active in the Arghandab River Valley and Kandahar City. He also coordinates suicide bombing operations against Afghan and coalition forces.

East

ANA Special Forces, Afghan Local Police, and coalition forces, killed 22 insurgents after the joint force was engaged by insurgents with heavy enemy fire near Sujja Ahmand village, Gelan district, Ghazni province, May 25. The forces were in the area to discuss the construction of future ALP checkpoints with the local populace when the incident took place. An Afghan quick reaction force joined the fight shortly after ALP radioed the District Operations Coordination Center for reinforcements. Following the engagement, Afghan Nation Security Forces recovered five motorcycles, two PKMs with more than 1600 rounds of ammunition, two RPG launchers with 14 RPG rounds and several rifles.

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 57 Armed Taliban Killed (May 26.2013.)

Publish Date: May 26, 2013
Counterterrorism:
In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Nangarhar, Kapisa, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Kandahar, Logar, Ghazni and Paktiya provinces, as a result 57 armed Taliban were killed, 26 wounded and seven other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and defused some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunition and 1500 kilos of ammonium nitrate.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused six different types of mines placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activities in Kunar, Laghman, Maidan Wardak, Herat and Nimroz provinces.
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Mother, son killed in Paktika rocket attack

Districts of Paktika Province
Districts of Paktika Province (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
KABUL (PAN): A mother and her four-year-old son were killed when a Taliban-fired rocket hit their home in the Zherook district of southeastern Paktika province, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place in the Shimi village on Saturday evening, provincial police chief, Brig. Gen. Daulat Khan Zadran, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Two rooms of the house located near the district headquarters were damaged in the attack, he said.

A resident said a four-year-old child was killed and her mother who sustained serious injuries died of her wounds at a hospital.

Meanwhile, The Ministry of Defence said two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and 11 others were wounded over the past 24 hours.

A ministry statement said the two soldiers were killed in Herat and Helmand provinces and the 11 were wounded in Kandahar, Paktika, Zabul and Helmand.

The statement gave no further details.

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