The United States has formally handed over control of a controversial prison to the Afghan government, despite a disagreement about the fate of some of the inmates. More than 3,000 prisoners were transferred to Afghan officials in a small ceremony Monday at the Bagram prison. The transfer of authority over the prison and its inmates […]
US Hands Over Bagram Prison to Afghans
Posted September 10th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
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US to Transfer Bagram Prison to Afghans
Posted September 10th, 2012 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
The United States is set to hand over control of a controversial prison to the Afghan government, despite a disagreement about the fate of some of the inmates. A ceremony marking the transfer of control of the Bagram prison to Afghan authorities is scheduled to take place Monday, a move Kabul has hailed as a […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 6 in Afghan Capital
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a teenage suicide bomber blew himself up near NATO headquarters in the capital, Kabul, Saturday, killing at least six civilians, including street children. The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan condemned the bombing, saying such acts “exploit vulnerable individuals” and coerce them into “committing horrible acts.” Kabul police said the bomber […]
6 Killed in Afghan Blast
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan has condemned a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least six people, saying such acts “exploit vulnerable individuals” and coerce them into committing horrible acts. The force said Saturday in a statement that the suicide bomber who struck near NATO headquarters was suspected to be a teenager. […]
6 Killed in Afghan Blast
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has struck near NATO headquarters in the capital, killing at least six people, including children, as Afghanistan marked a public holiday. Authorities say five people were wounded in the blast Saturday in Kabul. Officials say several Western embassies are located near the blast site. The Taliban has claimed responsibility […]
6 Killed in Afghan Blast
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has struck near NATO headquarters in the capital, killing at least six people. Authorities say five people were wounded in the blast Saturday in Kabul. Officials say several Western embassies are also located near the blast site. The explosion came as Afghans are gathering to celebrate the 11th anniversary […]
Hundreds of Afghan Soldiers Detained in Insider Attack Probe
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say they have detained or expelled hundreds of Afghan soldiers as part of a probe into a deadly string of insider attacks. At least 45 international troops have been killed this year after Afghan security forces turned their weapons on their coalition counterparts. Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman General Zahir Azimi said Wednesday the […]
Official: Hundreds of Afghan Soldiers Detained in Insider Attack Probe
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say they have detained or expelled hundreds of Afghan soldiers as part of a probe into the recent string of insider attacks. At least 45 international troops have been killed this year after Afghan security forces turned their weapons on their coalition counterparts. Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman General Zahir Azimi said Wednesday the […]
Afghan Soldiers Detained in Connection With Insider Attacks
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say they have detained or expelled several Afghan soldiers as part of a probe into the recent string of insider attacks. At least 45 international troops have been killed this year after Afghan security forces turned their weapons on their coalition counterparts. Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman General Zaher Azimi told reporters in Kabul […]
Suicide Blast in Afghanistan Kills 25
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
Authorities say a suicide bombing killed 25 people in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent weeks. The attacker struck a funeral for a tribal elder in the remote Dur Baba district of Nangarhar Province. Officials say the district governor, Hamisha Gul, was the probable target. He was among […]
