Afghan officials say the militant siege of a lakeside hotel outside the capital has ended, with at least 20 people killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the nearly 12-hour attack on the Spozhmai Hotel outside Kabul that ended early Friday. Authorities say at least 16 civilians, three hotel guards and one police officer were killed. […]
Taliban Siege of Afghan Hotel Ends; 20 Killed
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
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Taliban Siege of Afghan Hotel Ends; 18 Killed
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say the militant siege of a lakeside hotel outside the capital has ended, with at least 18 people killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the nearly 12-hour attack on the Spozhmai Hotel outside Kabul that ended early Friday. Authorities say at least 14 civilians, three hotel guards and one police officer were killed. […]
Afghan Hotel Attack Kills 16
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a Taliban attack on a hotel outside of Kabul has killed at least 16 people. Authorities say 12 civilians, three hotel guards and a police officer were killed in the 12-hour siege on the Spozhmai Hotel that began late Thursday and ended early Friday. Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen seized civilian hostages, […]
Taliban Siege of Afghan Hotel is Over
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a 12-hour siege by Taliban insurgents on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul ended early Friday and at least eight people have been killed. Earlier Friday, authorities said security forces had freed at least 35 hostages taken by the militants. Officials say four civilians, three hotel guards and one police officer […]
35 Hostages Freed Following Afghan Hotel Attack
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say its security forces have freed at least 35 hostages taken by Taliban insurgents in an attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul. Authorities Friday said three hotel guards and one police officer have been killed in the assault on the Spozhmai Hotel and that two of the attackers are dead. […]
18 Hostages Freed Following Afghan Hotel Attack
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials said Friday its security forces have freed 18 civilians after a Taliban attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul. Authorities said two of the attackers are dead. Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the hotel late Thursday, seizing civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel, Sieze Hostages
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials said Friday a number of hostages taked by Taliban militants during at attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul have been freed. Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the hotel late Thursday, seizing civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle with Afghan security forces. A […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel, Seize Hostages
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 9:30 pm (UTC-5)
Taliban militants have attacked a popular lakeside hotel on the outskirts of Kabul and seized a number of civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle with Afghan security forces. Police say there are some deaths as they try to look for a way to storm the hotel without causing […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say Taliban insurgents attacked a popular hotel in the capital, Kabul, Thursday night triggering a fierce gunbattle with security forces. Mohammad Zahir, head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kabul police, said the attack began shortly before midnight and is ongoing. He said the gunmen, armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles, […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say Taliban insurgents attacked a popular hotel in the capital, Kabul, Thursday night triggering a fierce gunbattle with security forces. Mohammad Zahir, head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kabul police, said the attack began shortly before midnight and is ongoing. He said the gunmen, armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles, […]
