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  • 2 Romanian soldiers killed in insider attack in Afghanistan

    Bill Roggio

    News
    May 7, 2016

    The attack, where Afghan forces turn on NATO personnel, is the first of its kind recorded in Afghanistan in more than a year.

    2 Romanian soldiers killed in insider attack in Afghanistan
  • Afghan soldier kills American in insider attack

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Apr 8, 2015

    The attack in Jalalabad, which occurred at the government center, is the second insider or green-on-blue attack reported in Afghanistan this year.

    Afghan soldier kills American in insider attack
  • 4 ISAF soldiers killed in suicide, green-on-blue attacks

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Sep 16, 2014

    Three ISAF soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, while another soldier was killed after an Afghan soldier opened fire on military trainers at a base in Farah province.

    4 ISAF soldiers killed in suicide, green-on-blue attacks
  • Green-on-blue attack in Kapisa kills 2 Coalition troops

    Lisa Lundquist

    Threat Matrix
    Feb 12, 2014

    In the reported first insider attack since Oct. 26, two Coalition troops were killed by two men in Afghan military uniforms, and several civilians were injured by crossfire.

    Green-on-blue attack in Kapisa kills 2 Coalition troops
  • 7 Afghans involved in green-on-blue attacks may be freed

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Jan 14, 2014

    ISAF confirmed that at least seven of the 88 prisoners at Bagram that the Afghan government plans on releasing were involved in attacks that killed Coalition forces.

    7 Afghans involved in green-on-blue attacks may be freed
  • Green-on-blue attack in Ghor province injures 2 Lithuanian troops

    Lisa Lundquist

    Threat Matrix
    Apr 10, 2013

    An Afghan National Army soldier opened fire on Lithuanian soldiers in an armored vehicle at an ANA control post, less than two months after security responsibility for the district was turned over to the ANA.

    Green-on-blue attack in Ghor province injures 2 Lithuanian troops
  • Afghan soldiers attack Spanish troops in Badghis

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Nov 10, 2012

    Two Afghan soldiers were captured after opening fire on Spanish troops with the Provincial Reconstruction Team; one Spanish soldier was wounded in the attack.

    Afghan soldiers attack Spanish troops in Badghis
  • ISAF captures Taliban facilitator behind insider attack in Paktia

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Nov 1, 2012

    The Taliban facilitator was responsible for an attack in August that killed a US soldier and wounded three others.

    ISAF captures Taliban facilitator behind insider attack in Paktia
  • ISAF captures Taliban ‘insider attack planners’ in Logar

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Sep 23, 2012

    In the past month, ISAF has killed or captured four members of the Taliban network that plans and executes the green-on-blue attacks.

    ISAF captures Taliban ‘insider attack planners’ in Logar
  • Combined forces arrest Taliban insurgent wanted for deadly ‘green-on-blue’ attack

    LWJ Staff

    Threat Matrix
    Sep 2, 2012

    A combined force detained a wanted Taliban fugitive who had shot and killed two British ISAF members on May 13. He was attempting to joint the Afghan National Army when he was arrested.

    Combined forces arrest Taliban insurgent wanted for deadly ‘green-on-blue’ attack
  • Taliban claim sympathetic Afghan soldier killed Australian troops

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Sep 1, 2012

    “Infiltrating mujahideen and the respectful soldiers in the enemy ranks” have stepped up attacks on ISAF personnel, the Taliban claimed.

    Taliban claim sympathetic Afghan soldier killed Australian troops
  • Green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan: the data

    Bill Roggio and Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Aug 23, 2012

    As green-on-blue attacks spike, US and Afghan military officials have taken increasingly strong measures to combat attacks on their forces by Taliban infiltrators and disgruntled Afghan troops. In 2012, green-on-blue attacks accounted for 15% of ISAF deaths.

    Green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan: the data
  • Another ‘green on blue’ attack in Afghanistan

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    May 6, 2012

    Afghan security personnel have killed 20 ISAF soldiers this year.

    Another ‘green on blue’ attack in Afghanistan
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  • Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

    Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

  • Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

    Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

  • Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

    Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

  • Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

    Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

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