VOA News Jeff Seldin January 28, 2016 The U.S. Army general picked to lead U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan warns the security situation there is deteriorating despite a valiant effort by Afghan forces. Lieutenant-General John “Mick” Nicholson told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that terror groups like Islamic State and al-Qaida continue
AOPNEWS | January 27, 2016 Helmand – Afghan officials say that Taliban militants gunned down 4 de-miners in Gerishk district. Nangarhar – Seven members of DAESH were arrested by provincial police after raids were made in Achin, Kot and Rodat districts. Also, officials said that a drone attack by the US military killed 5 militants,
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty January 25, 2016 A U.S. military official says Afghan forces fighting the Taliban in southern Helmand Province are being “rebuilt,” with key commanders being replaced. U.S. Army Brigadier General Wilson Shoffner said the reasons for the changes in the 215 Maiwand Corps in Helmand “are a combination of incompetence, corruption, and
Propublica: A Senate subcommittee is looking at waste by a Pentagon task force. It would do well to review the reasons why a major hydroelectric power plant sits unfinished. Click here to read more (external link).
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty January 19, 2016 Reports from southwestern Afghanistan say the Taliban is threatening on January 19 to capture three key strategic districts in Helmand Province. The fierce fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces has stoked concerns about recent gains by the militants in their traditional homeland. The provincial police chief, Abdul
Tolo News: Muhammad Karim Atal, the chairman of Helmand Provincial Council, said: “We witnessed the collapse of a village in Gereshk two days ago. Unfortunately, Adam Khan village also fell to the Taliban last night.” He said at least 14 Afghan troops have been killed and nine others wounded. Click here to read more (external link).
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — About 37 Taliban militants were killed as clashes broke out in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand, an official said on Saturday. “The Taliban militants attacked joint Afghan army and police security checkpoints in Adam Khan and Rahim Kala localities of Nahri Sarraj district Friday morning. The NATO-led coalition’s
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty January 14, 2016 An Afghan commission says more than 700 civilians have been killed or injured in the last nine months in the southern province of Helmand. Since the end of March last year, at least 232 people have died and at least 502 have been injured, the Afghan Independent Human
BBC News: For many in Lashkar Gah the question is whether to stay or go. The battle for control of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, the Taliban’s traditional power base, has lasted for months. Lashkar Gah is the capital and in government hands. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: Preliminary reports suggest a Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) has been detonated in Lashkargah city. Provincial governor spokesman Omar Zwak confirms the incident and said at least one person has been injured in the attack which was carried out by a car bomb. No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the