Zabul Province, Seyuri District, people of the Patla Khelo village report that U.S. led Afghan government forces assassinated their religious leader, with a shovel!
Helmand Province, Marja District, reports that a U.S./NATO airstrike killed at least 20 people. It’s claimed all killed were Mujahideen.
Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen say they used a remote controlled bomb to destroy a Polish/NATO armored vehicle.
Ghazni Province, Jaghato District, a Afghan National Police (ANP) vehicle ran over a landmine. Two cops killed, three wounded. In Zankhan District, two cops and three Mujahideen reported killed.
Kandahar Province, Zherai District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported two Afghan National Army (ANA) troops killed by roadside bomb.
Logar Province, Mohammad Agha District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported three ANA soldiers killed.
Paktiya Province, Zurmat District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported two ANA personnel killed.
Nangarhar Province, Chaparhar District, the education administrator was assassinated. Police do not know who did it.
Baghlan Province, Tala Wa Barfak District, several employees of the Ministry of Mines were kidnapped while driving to Bamiyan Province. The kidnapping of government employees might be in retaliation for the kidnapping of 15 villagers by U.S. led forces in Poli Khomri District.
Amu Darya Basin, reports that China National Petroleum Corporation workers stopped oil production and abandoned the oil fields. An interview with the Afghan Ministry of Mines said the halt is temporary and involves funding, as well as negotiations with Uzbekistan regarding the refining of the oil.
Despite U.S. claims to make Afghanistan a better place, 1.5 million grade school aged children are estimated to be forced to work in brick factories, coal mines and dozens of other places. At least 60% of Afghans are in poverty, despite the billions of taxpayer dollars from other countries, and the booming U.S. supported drug trade.
Hypocritically, the Afghan government celebrated what it calls the 94th year of independence from the United Kingdom empire, despite the fact that the Red Coats currently occupy Afghanistan. Even dip schtick U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated Afghanistan for its independence.
Seven U.S. Marines, two sailors, one soldier, and one airman were were punished for gay and straight sex adds on Craigslist. Punishment could include loss of rank, extra duty, fines and restriction of privileges. Six civilian employees were also punished. The U.S. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) forbids even heterosexual sex in combat zones!
The Washington Post revealed that the U.S. military is re-deploying personnel to combat zones who’ve been clinically diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.