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The strike is the first in the Shawal Valley, a known terrorist haven, since late 2012. An unidentified "high value target" is reported to have been killed.
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan claimed the attack under the banner of the Taliban's spring offensive and said that it "is continuing its jihadi activities in the Khorasan region."
Spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan said that Waliur Rehman was indeed killed yesterday in a drone strike in North Waziristan. Rehman was wanted by the US for involvement in terror plots, including the failed Times Square bombing.
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan said yesterday's attack, which killed eight people, was executed by a man whose daughter carried out a suicide bombing last year.
District Chief of Police Lieutenant Colonel Sultan Mohammad discusses the roots of the insurgency, the Kandahar massacre, poppy eradication, and Panjwai's improvement in security.
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ISAF captures al Qaeda trainer in Kunar
The al Qaeda leader was targeted in a raid in the Watahpur district, a known hub for the terror group, on June 6.Lashkar-e-Jhangvi launches suicide assault at hospital in Quetta
A female suicide bomber killed female college students on a bus, then a suicide assault team struck a hospital where the wounded were taken.Al Qaeda facilitator targeted in eastern Afghanistan
The al Qaeda facilitator who was targeted in Nangarhar is known to relay messages for senior al Qaeda leadership and provide financial and logistical support for terrorists operating in Afghanistan.Suicide bomber strikes at supreme court in Kabul
The suicide attack is the second of its kind in the capital in two days. Up to 16 employees of the court were killed when a suicide bomber targeted buses transporting workers.ISAF targets al Qaeda leaders in Kunar
Over the past several days, ISAF launched five raids against two senior al Qaeda leaders and two al Qaeda-linked Taliban commanders in Kunar and Nuristan provinces.Local Taliban commander killed in latest drone strike in Pakistan
Mutaqi was reportedly preparing to lead fighters across the border to wage jihad in Afghanistan. The Obama administration has claimed that drone strikes would be conducted only against targets that pose an "imminent threat" to the US.Afghan soldiers kill 2 ISAF troops, civilian in latest insider attack
Afghan soldiers "turned his weapon" on US troops in Paktika, killing two soldiers and a civilian adviser. The attack is the seventh of its kind so far this year.US drones kill 6 in North Waziristan
The strike is the first in the Shawal Valley, a known terrorist haven, since late 2012. An unidentified "high value target" is reported to have been killed.
US adds al Qaeda explosives expert to list of global terrorists
Abd al Hamid al Masli, a Libyan, is a "key improvised explosive device (IED) facilitator" who operates in Waziristan. He temporarily served as the head of al Qaeda's military committee, likely after Abdullah Said al Libi, the former head of the Lashkar al Zil, was killed in a drone strike.Taliban suicide bomber kills 7 Georgian troops at base in Helmand
The Taliban claimed one of their suicide bombers detonated the bomb inside a base in the Now Zad district. The suicide attack is the sixth of its kind by the Taliban and their allies in less than two weeks.Suicide bomber kills 10 Afghan students, 2 US soldiers
The suicide bomber targeted a US and Afghan Local Police patrol as it passed by a high school in Paktia province. The US has stepped up raids against the Haqqani Network in Paktia.IMU, Taliban launched joint suicide assault in Panjshir
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan claimed the attack under the banner of the Taliban's spring offensive and said that it "is continuing its jihadi activities in the Khorasan region."
Pakistani Taliban confirm death of deputy emir in drone strike
Spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan said that Waliur Rehman was indeed killed yesterday in a drone strike in North Waziristan. Rehman was wanted by the US for involvement in terror plots, including the failed Times Square bombing.
US launches first drone strike in Pakistan in 6 weeks
The strike in North Waziristan killed seven people in an area administered by the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani Network. Senior Taliban commander Waliur Rehman is rumored to have been killed. The program had been put on hold for "political considerations."ISAF targets al Qaeda leader in Kunar
The target of the raid was a senior al Qaida leader who serves as an operations chief, trainer, and facilitator in the east.Taliban suicide bomber assassinates senior politician in Afghan north
The head of the provincial council in Baghlan province and 13 others were killed by a Taliban suicide bomber who was dressed as a policeman.ISAF targets al Qaeda facilitator in eastern Afghanistan
The International Security Assistance Force has balked at mentioning al Qaeda in press releases since the end of January.Hizb-i-Islami Gulbuddin suicide bomber in Kabul kills 6 Americans, 9 Afghans
The Taliban's spring offensive promised a renewed focus on suicide attacks targeting ISAF forces. Today's suicide bombing in a residential area also injured 39 Afghan civilians.IMU suicide bomber targeted top police commander in Quetta
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan said yesterday's attack, which killed eight people, was executed by a man whose daughter carried out a suicide bombing last year.
Panjwai district chief of police: 'Pakistan has been trying to bring Afghanistan under its control'
District Chief of Police Lieutenant Colonel Sultan Mohammad discusses the roots of the insurgency, the Kandahar massacre, poppy eradication, and Panjwai's improvement in security.
