16 April 2013 (03:47 UTC-07 Tango)/05 Jumada t-Tania 1434/27 Farvardin 1391/07 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
“Israel’s leaders sometimes threaten Iran, but they know that if they do a damn thing, the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground!”-Ayatollah Khamenei
Iranian military officials say they’ve successfully launched a new medium range anti-ship ballistic missile over the Persian Gulf.
14 April 2013/03 Jumada t-Tania 1434/25 Farvardin 1391/05 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
No more hot meals for U.S. forces in Afghanistan: “As a part of the responsible drawdown of operational forces…..commanders in some areas have altered the ration cycle. The same number of meals is provided, but the type of meal may have changed. Commanders have not eliminated breakfast.”-U.S. Army Major Adam Wojack, ISAF
16 Army National Guard troops from the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands deployed to Afghanistan. They are deploying as members of the Guam Army National Guard.
324 airmen of the Delaware Air National Guard deployed to Afghanistan. Delaware Army National Guard soldiers are now training in Texas for deployment as well. At least 700 Delaware Guard members are deployed around the World, and state officials say despite talk of pulling out of Afghanistan by the federal government they expect even more of their state militia to be deployed.
In Herat Province, two Italian/NATO troops wounded. Their convoy was hit by an explosion.
In Jawzjan Province, Mujahideen captured a security check point. Four cops killed, six wounded and captured. Mujahideen also captured AK-47s and RPGs. Local government officials say the Mujahideen had help from cops that went over to their side.
Despite billions in tax money from other countries, unemployment is still rampant in Afghanistan. An Afghan government report says 500000 jobs need to be created within the next year, or the security situation will get worse.
Afghan government officials say they’ve launched a campaign to wipe out 15,000 hectares (37,050 acres) of opium poppies. But that’s only 10% of this year’s expected crop. Already 24 Afghan National Police and seven Afghan National Army personnel have been killed in this year’s drug war. Many were killed by landmines planted around the poppy fields. 90% of the World’s opium comes from Afghanistan. Who’s buying that much, are there really that many addicts? (???pharmaceutical companies looking for cheap ingredients for their opiate based pain killers???)
13 April 2013/02 Jumada t-Tania 1434/24 Farvardin 1391/04 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
A U.S. investigation is proving what Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been claiming, that the United States is working with Mujahideen! The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) issued a report called Contracting With the Enemy. It claims that millions of U.S. tax dollars have been flowing to Mujahideen! In fact the report says that 80% of U.S. reconstruction contracts might be financing the Mujahideen! The report is available in PDF at the www.sigar.mil website. Check it all you happy taxpayers!
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Ward of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was buried. He was killed, along with five other U.S. citizens, the weekend before in Afghanistan.
In Nangarhar Province, the Jalalabad airbase was attacked (yet again), this time a civilian helicopter was damaged.
In Kunar Province, local government officials claim Pakistan fired artillery rockets into Afghanistan. Two people killed, two wounded.
The Australian Digger base at Tarin Kowt being readied for shut down as Diggers start packing up. Australia wants to have their troops home by Xmas 2013.
While the diggers are getting out, Georgia Army National Guard engineer units arrived to replace Army National Guard engineer units from Oklahoma.
Residents of Nevada welcomed back their Army National Guard transport units, who finished an 11 months tour.
12 April 2013/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
In Kunar Province, Afghan National Army (ANA) troops and Mujahideen engaged in several battles. One battle involved at least 100 Mujahideen and lasted five hours. At least 13 ANA soldiers killed, nine captured. It sounds like Mujahideen took control of Nari District. Mujahideen claim they suffered no casualties.
After ten months, residents of Kentucky welcomed back their Army National Guard engineer units.
11 April 2013/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1391/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
In Uruzgan Province, Chori District, the district police chief, and at least two other people, were killed when they drove over a landmine. The police boss was on his way to hand out paychecks.
In Helmand Province, Marjah District, a remote detonated bomb killed one civilian and wounded two others.
An Afghan government investigation into a U.S./NATO airstrike in Kunar Province confirms that at least 15 civilians were killed, four were children. Another 25 people were wounded. U.S./NATO/ISAF officials called all victims Mujahideen. The investigation said only seven Mujahideen were killed!
12 April 2013 (12:28 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711
Syria: “…..reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a Syrian-led political transition, and the work of Joint UN and Arab League Special Representative Brahimi…..called for the UN Security Council to remain seized of this matter…”
Yemen: “….re-affirmed their strong support for the political transition process in Yemen, including the start of the National Dialogue Conference, as outlined in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and the UN Implementation Plan…urged all parties to comply with UNSCRs 2014 and 2051…..welcomed the generous pledges made by the Friends of Yemen….recognised the stability of Yemen remains essential for the stability of the wider region, and the maintenance of international security….advance security sector reform and ongoing efforts to counter the continued threat from AQ-AP and other violent extremists.”
Iran: “G8 Foreign Ministers expressed their deep concern regarding Iran’s continuing nuclear and ballistic missile activities….Iran has the ability to avoid further isolation and improve its situation only if it promptly addresses the concerns of the international community [meaning the Trilateral Commission, which is actually what the G8 is].”
Israel/Palestine: “Ministers expressed grave concerns about the poor state of the Palestinian economy, and the impact this has on Palestinian state-building efforts. Ministers affirmed their support for the Palestinian Authority and encouraged Arab countries, as well as emerging economies, to extend the fullest assistance possible to revitalising the Palestinian economy.”
“The Ministers welcomed the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire of 21 November 2012 which ended hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel, condemned rocket attacks in contravention of this and urged all sides to uphold their commitments.”
There was no mention of ongoing/current atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians since the November ‘ceasefire’. There was no mention that the zionist government of Israel is the main reason the Palestinian economy is in shambles!
Arab Spring: “The Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition has played an important role in bringing together Middle Eastern and North African countries in transition, regional partner countries, G8 members, and International Financial Institutions in an effective and pragmatic partnership to promote successful economic and political transition.”
What this means is the G8/Trilateral Commission is behind the Arab Spring, and it is nothing more than the Western Christian Financier takeover of Islamic dominated countries, because Islam does not accept western christian financial (banking) policies.
The Group of Eight are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union.
08 April 2013/27 Jumada l-Ula 1434/19 Farvardin 1391/28 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
A French photographer, kidnapped three months ago, was released today. He was kidnapped by what the government calls unknown gunmen in Kabul city. He was taken to volatile Maidan Wardak Province. Afghan government officials say they still don’t know who kidnapped him, and they don’t know why he was released.
In Maidan Wardak Province, a bus was blown up killing nine people and wounding 22. Police blame Mujahideen, although Mujahideen do not claim responsibility.
In Farah Province a rocket attack against President Hamid Karzai. The rocket missed the target, and no one was hurt. Karzai was meeting with victims of a major suicide attack that took place last week.
In Faryab Province, Qisar District, three cops joined the Mujahideen.
In Kandahar Province, Arghasan District, Shan Nari Village, three cops joined the Mujahideen.
In Zabul Province, Arghandab District, a local cop joined the Mujahideen, bringing radio equipment with him.
U.S. supported insurgents in Syria say Afghans have been fighting for the Syrian government. The Afghan government says they are investigating the claim.
07 April 2013/26 Jumada l-Ula 1434/18 Farvardin 1391/27 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Kunar Province, Shegal District, U.S./NATO airstrike killed 11 children and a U.S. adviser during a major battle. Provincial government officials say 12 civilians killed, 11 Mujahideen killed and the U.S./NATO airstrike even killed a U.S. military adviser. A district official says the children range in age from one year to eight years old. Government sources also say 10 Mujahideen wounded, seven cops wounded and six civilian women wounded. Mujahideen claim none of the people killed were Mujahideen. Karzai demands an investigation.
In Ghazni Province, Mujahideen ambushed a patrol of Afghan National Army and Police (ANA, ANP). A battle took place for the rest of the day. 20 ANA/ANP killed, dozens wounded. Mujahideen claim only two of their own wounded. Six civilians wounded.
In Nangarhar Province, Jalalabad City, Mujaideen attacked and destroyed a tank transporter loaded with two armored vehicles. The driver was killed, a security guard wounded.
In Samangan Province, the home of a senator was blown up by suicide bomber. The governor said the senator was not home at the time, the only person hurt was the bomber, he lost his leg.
In Kunduz Province, A provincial council member from Paktia Province was assassinated. He was shot while on his way home.
In Badghis Province, Maqur District, 14 cops joined the Mujahideen. They brought with them lots of weapons, radio equipment and three motorcycles (all probably paid for with U.S./European tax money).
04 April 2013/23 Jumada l-Ula 1434/15 Farvardin 1391/24 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
Officials with the U.S. states of Oregon and Georgia, say their National Guard units are still on standby to be deployed to Afghanistan in 2014! The state military officials were responding to local media questions regarding rumors the state militias were told they’ve been “off-ramped” from deployment. The rumors were started because the Indiana National Guard was told, for the third time in three years, that they’ve been off-ramped for Afghanistan deployment. There have been reports that more RA and Guard units are being sent to Somalia.
A U.S. Air force pilot was killed when his F-16 Falcon/Viper crashed. ISAF mentioned only that the F-16 was on a night mission.
In Kabul Province, Deh Sabz District, Mujahideen claim they shot down a U.S./NATO aircraft. They say the plane broke apart as it came down. U.S./NATO helicopters came in afterward and bombed the wreckage in order to prevent Mujahideen collecting any weapons or sensitive items.
In Ghazni Province, local government officials say the U.S./NATO conducted a Blue on Green airstrike. They say U.S./NATO aircraft bombed local policemen in Deh-Yak district: “A number of the Afghan local police officers were patrolling when they were attacked by NATO aircrafts, killing four police officers along with two civilians.”-Fazal Ahmad, District governor
In Parwan Province, Mujahideen attacked the U.S. Bagram air base. Ten U.S. military vehicles, and a contracted fueler, were destroyed. Mujahideen say they attacked a fuel terminal near the base. However, local government officials say the vehicles were destroyed when a single gas cylinder accidentally exploded.
In Maidan Wardak Province, home invasions continue despite the U.S. SOF forces supposedly pulling out. The house of Sultan Muhammad in Syed Abad district was invaded, and one of his cousins, and two of his employees were kidnapped.
In Kapisa Province, after an all day battle with Mujahideen, in which locals say the Mujahideen won, U.S. led forces then began raiding homes in Tagab District. Locals say 50 people were kidnapped, and two people were beaten unconscious.
03 April 2013/22 Jumada l-Ula 1434/14 Farvardin 1391/23 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Farah Province, Mujahideen launched a massive attack against the provincial government compound. At least 56 cops, soldiers and civil servants killed, 100 wounded. The provincial governor said the attack was carried out by only eight Mujahideen.
In Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen shot down a recon drone (UAV) in Nirkh district. They say they recovered the camera system.
02 April 2013/21 Jumada l-Ula 1434/13 Farvardin 1391/22 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Bakhshan Province, the Afghan government has declared a major military offensive in Wardoj/Wardaj District over. The offensive apparently started on 22 March (see my recent postings), however local officials claim it was only a three day operation. Government officials admit they attacked 43 villages, killing 80 people and wounding more than 110 in the last three days.
In Parwan Province, Bagram District, Mujahideen claim they shot down a recon drone.
Afghan security officials say this year they are expecting an 85% increase in attacks against Kabul city, by Mujahideen.
Remember Mullah Mohammad Omar? He’s the guy that the U.S. government and media have reported as being killed, several times in the past. He’s now running for President of Afghanistan!
01 April 2013/20 Jumada l-Ula 1434/12 Farvardin 1391/21 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Faryab Province, local government officials say a local police chief was assassinated by his subordinates, who then joined the Mujahideen.
In Uruzgan Province, Dehrawod District, 16 cops joined the Mujahideen. Their names were publicized.
NATO claims that the Afghan National Army (ANA) is losing 5000 troops every month. Not to battle, to desertion. According to the study, when you include death, captures and firings the ANA lost 63000 troops last year!
The Scottish media reporting that the U.K. Ministry of Defence has drastically increased the removal of military forces and equipment from Afghanistan. The biggest increase is in equipment considered ATCO (Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organizations).
01 April 2013/20 Jumada l-Ula 1434/12 Farvardin 1391/21 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
Iran has just defeated the United States in the Guinness World Record for biggest ‘cup’ of ice cream.
In 2005 Baskin Robbins won the title with a container of ice cream that weighed a little more than four U.S. (short) tons. Iran has just taken the title with a container of chocolate ice cream weighing five tons!
I’m disappointed because my favorite Iranian ice cream is rose water, yet chocolate has become the favorite of many Iranians. Mmmm, time for me to make my home made rose water ice cream!
31 March 2013/19 Jumada l-Ula 1434/11 Farvardin 1391/20 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Logar Province, reports that U.S./Afghan forces conducted night time home invasions. At least four people were kidnapped. No details on the exact location of the night raid.
In Helmand Province, in Wacha Neicha Karez area of Zamindawar region, Kajaki district, Mujahideen claim to have led a U.S./NATO raid into a compound that was rigged with explosives. The U.S. led forces withdrew, and Mujahideen claim they captured night vision devices left behind by the raiders.
British Red Coat Royal Marines are preparing to leave Helmand Province in the next couple of days. Most U.K. NATO forces will be out by the end of 2013.
The United States has been pulling out for the past year, and when it’s officially done in 2014 it will have cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $6 billion USD!!! The U.S. Department of Defense does not call it withdrawal, they call it ‘retrograde operations’. 25000 military vehicles were removed in 2012. But another 25000 vehicles remain, along with 100000 shipping containers full of equipment. U.S. Army Brigadier General Steven Shapiro says the $6 billion figure could go higher: “The figures of five to six billion dollars corresponds to the total cost of retrograde from 2012 through 2014, and they’re constantly being reevaluated.”
However, the U.S. Army Reserve’s 56th Military Police Company was just called up to go to Afghanistan. More than 170 reservists from Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma and Utah held their deployment ceremony on Easter Sunday.
In Kapisa Province, a Turkish Engineer captured by Mujahideen two years ago, was turned over to Turkish officials after successful negotiations.
30 March 2013/18 Jumada l-Ula 1434/10 Farvardin 1391/19 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Maidan Warkdak Province, reports that U.S. SOF units have withdrawn from Nirkh District.
In Ghazni Province, reports that U.S./NATO airstrikes wounded dozens of civilians. The attack took place in Espand-De village. An Afghan government spokesman said the airstrike was called in against a vehicle suspected of carrying Mujahhideen. He said a number of Mujahideen were killed and at least 25 people were wounded. Mujahideen confirm they attacked a U.S./Afghan government convoy, resulting in a two hour battle. U.S./NATO attack helicopters were called in. Mujahideen say 16 U.S./Afghan forces killed, 14 civilians killed and five Mujahideen killed.
In Logar Province, the Afghan government is investigating the killing of civilians by U.S./NATO forces after a two day offensive in Barak-e Barak District last week. In October 2012 a similar offensive was launched with similar results. ISAF eventually admitted that U.S. led troops killed civilians in that attack.
Pakistan accused Afghanistan of firing three artillery rounds into Pakistan.
In Tennessee U.S.A., a mall security cop threw out a Afghan war veteran because of his handicap vehicle. Michael Trost was a U.S. Army Master Sergeant who was shot four times in Afghanistan. One of the bullets severed his sciatic nerve in his leg and he rides a Segway scooter as a handicap vehicle. The mall cop accused the veteran of being reckless.
29 March 2013/17 Jumada l-Ula 1434/09 Farvardin 1391/18 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Ghazni Province, a drone (UAV) was shot down in Ab Band district. Mujahideen say it was an armed assassination drone because they were able to recover two missiles from the wreckage.
In Badakhshan Province, Wardaj district, reports that several U.S. airstrikes have killed seven civilians.
In Nangarhar Province, Hisarak district, 18 cops joined the Mujahideen. A large amount of military weapons/gear was also given to Mujahideen. In a show of confidence the Mujahideen published the names of the cops that joined them.
The U.S. Department of Defense says 2174 U.S. military personnel have died in the Afghan war. That’s almost as much as the victims of 9/11, was it worth it? (lets not forget the 4486 U.S. personnel killed in Iraq, and the hundreds of thousands of people killed in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and the fact that the U.S. invasions of both countries is costing U.S. taxpayers more than $4 trillion and counting!!!)
28 March 2013/16 Jumada l-Ula 1434/08 Farvardin 1391/17 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Nangarhar Province, Ghani Khel District, reports that a U.S. Army foot patrol stopped in a village to play football (soccer) with kids. A 14 years old boy then stabbed a soldier in the neck as he sat watching the game. The soldier died after being medivaced out. The boy ran away, and Mujahideen claim they are giving him sanctuary. However, villagers report the U.S. troops then went on a rampage rounding up and detaining as many as 200 people, including children. Some of the reports came from the district’s governor, Haji Zalmai Khan. He said local police are helping U.S. personnel search for the attacker.
Russian officials are expressing a desire to keep military units in Afghanistan after the U.S./ISAF withdrawal. They say the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has left the country too unstable: “We cannot fail to be concerned by the danger of the restoration of a regime on Afghan territory that would foster the spread of terrorism, drug trafficking and instability.”-Sergei Koshelev, Russian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate for International Military Cooperation
27 March 2013/15 Jumada l-Ula 1434/07 Farvardin 1391/16 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
ISAF said: “An International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) service member died following an attack in eastern Afghanistan…”
In Logar Province, in Barak-e Barak District, Sajawon village, people say a joint U.S./Afghan offensive resulted in 23 people killed, 26 wounded, including women and children. The U.S. led operation lasted two days. ISAF claims all killed were Mujahideen, and added they captured (kidnapped) 40 people. This is not the first time the U.S. led forces have attacked this district. In October 2012 a similar offensive was launched with similar results. ISAF eventually admitted that U.S. led troops killed civilians in that attack. ISAF considers that area of Logar Province to be a haven for Mujahideen.
In Badakhshan Province, Wardoj/Wardaj district, battles have been raging for the past week. The latest report from government officials is that 10 Mujahideen were killed, four wounded. Two cops were killed.
In Kabul City, and explosion in the 15th District wounded two people. Police say someone attached a bomb to a police vehicle.
The Afghan Foreign Ministry cancelled upcoming visits with the Pakistani army, because they claim Pakistan has launched 50 new artillery strikes: “This visit will no longer take place due to the resumption of unacceptable Pakistani artillery shelling against different parts of Kunar Province.”-Afghan government statement
In Baghlan Province, a poor man sold off his twin new born girls, after their mother died giving birth. Provincial hospital officials said the mother had health issues that could have been taken care of if only the family had the money to pay for it. Provincial officials say this is the first know case of a man selling his newborns in their province, similar cases have been reported in other provinces.
26 March 2013/14 Jumada l-Ula 1434/06 Farvardin 1391/15 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) reports a soldier died from wounds he received earlier this month.
In Kandahar Province, reports of a major battle in Najibyano area of Zangawat region, Panjwai (aka Panjwaye, Panjwaii, Panjway or Panjwaee) district. Reports that two medivac helicopters were brought in.
In Helmand Province, a major attack against a U.K./NATO base. 60 people killed or wounded, including 10 British Red Coats. Mujahideen say it was launched using a truck bomb blowing open the gates and then individuals invading the base in Nad Ali district. Also, reports that U.S./U.K. led force conducted home invasions in Yakhchal area of Nahr Siraj region, Gerishk district, kidnapping two people.
In Badakhshan Province, Mujahideen have successfully counter attacked an Afghan government offensive in Wardoj/Wardaj district (see below). Mujahideen say they re-captured several check points and killed 15 government troops.
In Nangarhar Province, a Afghan police headquarters in Jalalabad was attacked by suicide bombers. At least five cops killed, four wounded. Police say a car bomber started the attack, then two or three others wearing explosive vests exploded themselves and the rest were shot and killed in a firefight. Mujahideen claim one U.S. led police trainer was also killed (they say the trainer was actually from Israel), along with claiming as many as 55 people killed or wounded.
In Ghor Province, residents of Ghujorak village say contracted security forces set fire to their homes. They also say the private security forces burned Qur’ans.
Stephen Smith, Australian Defence Minister, said 1000 Diggers will be withdrawn by the end of 2013, once an international military base is closed in Uruzgan Province.
25 March 2013/13 Jumada l-Ula 1434/05 Farvardin 1391/14 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Badakhshan Province, Mujahideen claim to have captured ten Afghan National Army (ANA) troops and one doctor. This is the latest incident in Badakhshan Province since the beginning of March (see below). Government officials say they launched an all out offensive against Mujahideen this month, but it looks like they’re losing their asses because several dozens of ANA troops have been killed or captured. One of those captured is a German NGO aid worker. ANA forces freed the German during a military operation.
In Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen have launched an offensive, seeking vengeance for the crimes of U.S. led SOF forces. In Syed Abad district they ambushed a military convoy, then a firefight that lasted one hour. Mujahideen say they also hit two armored vehicles with remote detonated bombs, killing or wounding the crews.
After months of delays, the United States has finally handed over the infamous Bagram prison (aka Parwan Detention Facility). However, at least 100 prisoners are still under U.S. control. Afghan officials immediately released 26 prisoners. Most prisoners, put there by U.S. forces, have never been charged or even accused of any crimes, they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time and happen to be males of ‘military age’ (a standard Israeli tactic used on Palestinians). But U.S. taxpayers should be happy, because their tax dollars will continue funding the prison even after the U.S. gets out! (reports say the U.S. has promised $39 million USD to keep the prison running)
24 March 2013/12 Jumada l-Ula 1434/04 Farvardin 1391/13 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Kandahar Province, four children were killed and two wounded when they stepped on a landmine.
In Herat Province, Shindand district, a private security guard shot and killed a 12 years old boy. Residents of Siyah Sar village then went on protest, shutting down the local highway for two hours before more private security guards came out and began shooting into the crowd. At least seven people wounded.
After U.S. officials denied President Hamid Karzai’s claim that the U.S. and Mujahideen were going behind the Afghan government’s back and negotiating in Qatar, guess who’s just been invited to those secret meetings? Karzai! Karzai has been complaining that the establishment of the Mujahideen/Taliban office in Qatar (with the approval of the U.S. government) was an insult to Afghanistan because the Afghan government was not involved. Now there are reports that Karzai will be able to hold direct talks with Mujahideen in Qatar. Keep in mind that many Mujahideen do not recognize the “Taliban Liaison Office” in Qatar, as they see it as a tool of the United States.
23 March 2013/11 Jumada l-Ula 1434/03 Farvardin 1391/12 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Paktika Province, Jani Khel district, four government personnel joined the Mujahideen.
In Kandahar Province, Panjwaee district, Mujahideen shot down a U.S./NATO/ISAF recon balloon.
In Badakhshan Province, a major offensive rages on (see below). In Wardoj/Wardaj district 49 government forces killed, dozens wounded. Mujahideen say they’ve captured 57 U.S. supplied weapons, including rockets and two vehicles. The Afghan government claims they called in airstrikes and killed at least 40 Mujahideen. At least three Mujahideen wounded.
22 March 2013/10 Jumada l-Ula 1434/02 Farvardin 1391/11 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Kunar Province, a U.S. led Counter Terrorism Pursuit Team (CTPT) launched an offensive in Narang district. Reports say fighting lasted five hours. Mujahideen claim they killed three U.S. personnel and three Afghan government personnel. One Mujahid killed, one wounded.
ISAF said: “An International Security Assistance Force service member died following an improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan…”
In Badghis Province, a local cop turned on his comrades, killing five of them. Police officials say he did it with help from Mujahideen.
In Laghman Province, in Alingar district, two children were killed, one wounded, when two U.S./NATO mortar rounds hit their house.
In Badakhshan Province, government officials in Wardoj district claim they’ve taken back check points that were captured by Mujahideen last week. They claimed they killed 43 Mujahideen.
21 March 2013/09 Jumada l-Ula 1434/01 Farvardin 1391/10 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Ghazni Province, contracted security/mercenaries (Arbakis) tortured and killed two people. The bodies were found three days after they were kidnapped in Muqur district. Their eyes were gouged out, several bones broken. A third person was released after a ransom was paid, but they suffered three days of torture as well.
In Helmand Province, local police say a suicide bomber training class went wrong when the bomb laden vest went off on accident. Five potential suicide bombers were killed, six wounded.
In Takhar Province, a district governor was killed along with his two body guards, and two others wounded, after they drove over a landmine.
20 March 2013/08 Jumada l-Ula 1434/30 Esfand 1391/09 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
U.S./NATO agreed to get their SOF personnel out of Maidan Wardak province within the next few days. This comes after President Karzai ordered the U.S. forces out, because of growing reports of torture and killings of innocent people by SOF forces.
In Paktika Province, Afghan National Army troops shot and killed a U.S. led troop. The official report says ANA troops said it was an accident as they mistook the occupier as Mujahideen. However, there are independent reports that say six U.S. personnel were killed and several wounded, and it was deliberate. The ANA troop who open fired was shot and killed.
In Ghazni Province, a Polish NATO soldier was killed, another wounded after the armored vehicle they were in drove over a landmine.
In Helmand Province, at least four people were killed, seven wounded, during protests following the desecration of a Qur’an supposedly by a Afghan National Policeman. However, police say they’ve arrested a man who dressed as a cop then entered the local Mosque to deliberately destroy a Qur’an. Also, police say the shooting at the protest was started by people in the crowd who claimed to be Mujahideen. Two cops were wounded. Sounds like a set up, probably by occupying troops.
Germany being sued for killing Afghans! In Bonn, Germany, a trial has begun to determine if German troops knowingly killed civilians in Kunduz Province. It happened in 2009, and involved German troops calling U.S. airstrikes on two fuel trucks that were surrounded by civilians. The families are suing for $4.3 million USD.
The United Nations has unanimously approved the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for at least one more year. That would mean the UNAMA mission would end in March 2014.
The World Bank announced yet another grant for Afghanistan. This time $55 million for teaching Afghan youths more skills.
19 March 2013/07 Jumada l-Ula 1434/29 Esfand 1391/08 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Kandahar Province, an Afghan border cop open fired on his fellow cops, killing three, including his commander. He then joined the Mujahideen. Also, Mujahideen claim to have launched rockets into Kandahar airbase.
In Helmand Province, Mujahideen shot down a small recon drone. It took place in Marjah district, which has seen sporadic battles ever since U.S./NATO led troops were brought in by helicopter several days ago, after another drone was shot down.
Denmark announced it will pullout troops early! Originally the Danes were to leave at the end of 2014, but Danish media are reporting that all of their personnel will be out by the end of this summer.
18 March 2013/06 Jumada l-Ula 1434/28 Esfand 1391/07 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Paktika Province, Mujahideen claim they ambushed a U.S./NATO patrol foot patrol in Khair Kot district. A 30 minute firefight took place, one U.S./NATO troop killed.
In Kandahar Province, the people of Zandi village say they were hit by a U.S. led airstrike. One person was killed. Also, in Panjwaee district a U.S. led patrol was ambushed twice, no more details. And another U.S. led foot patrol encountered a landmine, which reportedly killed two troops.
In Helmand Province, in Marjah district, where battles have been ongoing for the past several days, there are reports that U.S. led troops open fired on civilians. Four people killed, two wounded.