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Afghan soldiers fire on NATO troops in east: 1 Afghan killed, other captured

August 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two Afghan soldiers tried to gun down a group of NATO troops outside a military base in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said. No international forces were killed, but one of the attackers was killed as NATO forces shot back. … read more »

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Taliban claim responsibility for roadside bombing in the east, say it killed 6 US troops

July 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban claimed responsibility on Monday for a roadside bombing that they said killed six American troops in a volatile part of eastern Afghanistan. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement the blast struck the U.S. … read more »

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Militants launch suicide attack on Kabul hotel

June 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Militants armed with explosive vests, assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades attacked the Spozhmai hotel near Qarga Lake, late on Thursday night. The assault, claimed by the Taliban, killed at least one policeman and there were unconfirmed reports of four civilians … read more »

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Afghan capital rocked by explosions, sustained gunfire

April 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

KABUL, Afghanistan — Militants launched a series of co-ordinated attacks in the Afghan capital Sunday, with blasts and gunfire rocking three neighbourhoods that are home to Afghan government buildings, Western embassies and NATO bases. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility … read more »

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