21 October 2012
In Uruzgan Province, an Australian Digger was killed: “The soldier was clearing the compound when an IED detonated, killing him instantly.”-David Hurley, Australian Defence Force
In in the northern provinces of Faryab and Sar-e-Pul, China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) began pumping out oil in the Amu Darya basin. China has a 25 years contract for oil mining in Afghanistan, thanks in part to the U.S. led occupation of the Central Asian country. CNPC expects to pump out 1,950 barrels per day.
The Afghan Foreign Ministry announced that no peace deal can be made with Mujahideen unless they are given immunity. One problem is that many Mujahideen leaders are currently not allowed to take part in peace talks, under United Nations rules.
In Logar Province, local government officials say a U.S./NATO rocket attack killed four children, and wounded two as they walked to school. Mujahideen report that it was mortar rounds from a U.S./NATO base, called Kizr, that landed on a house, killing all six children.
20 October 2012
French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, revealed that French troops could be out of Afghanistan by the end of December 2012!
In Helmand Province, six local cops were killed by two of their co-workers! Also, a bicycle bomb went off near the governor’s office, no details on casualties.
In Paktia Province, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter working for U.S./NATO/ISAF, was shot at. No one was hurt, four bullet holes were found in the fuselage.
19 October 2012
In Khost Province, Afghan government forces turned on each other, killing three and wounding one. Reports say Afghan border police, National Army and National Police shot at each other. Government officials say it was caused by a “personal issue”.
In Parwan Province, reports that Bagram airbase was attacked by Mujahideen. This time a food warehouse operated by a military contractor was hit with machine gun fire, and rocket propelled grenades. The contractor says the warehouse caught fire and burned into Saturday.
In Balkh Province, 15 people were killed, 18 wounded, after the mini-bus they were in ran over a landmine.
In Herat Province, Mujahideen report that a U.S./NATO helicopter crashed at Shindand airbase. They say the copter went down due to mechanical problems.