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18 Days of Battle in Southern Afghanistan

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 6 Jan 2009 A massive British-led operation in southern Afghanistan, which involved some 1,500 troops, has resulted in a large part of the troubled Helmand province now being free of Taliban influence, according to the British Ministry of Defense. more...

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber targets US troops

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 30 Dec 2008 A suicide car bomber on Monday struck a governor's compound north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing two civilians and wounding two US soldiers. More than a dozen people were reported to have been injured in the attack that targeted a meeting between US troops and the governor of Parwan province in the local capital of Charikar. more...

Nato troops cut off in Afghanistan as Pakistan fighting flares

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan, Pakistan 30 Dec 2008 Pakistan closed the main highway used to transport supplies to US and Nato troops in Afghanistan after it launched a fresh offensive against Taliban insurgents in the northwest of the country. more...

US: Roadside bombs in Afghanistan double in 2008

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 30 Dec 2008 The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says the number of roadside bombs and kidnappings in Afghanistan roughly doubled in 2008. more...

Taleban leader Omar denies talks

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 24 Dec 2008 Taleban leader Mullah Omar has denied there are any talks under way to end the insurgency in Afghanistan, a statement from the organisation says. more...

Stay safe: The International Federation’s guide for security managers

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 19 Sep 2008 The following manual was published by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crecent. It provides an in-depth look into security management for staff and faciliteis in difficult environments. Please open attachment to view entire document. more...

Afghanistan 2008 Crime & Safety Report

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 19 Aug 2008 This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Kabul. more...

Afghanistan 2008 Crime & Safety Report

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 28 Jul 2008 The following report was produced by the Regional Security Office in conjunction with OSAC. more...

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