Afghanistan and the War on Terror

Hunt for Osama Bin Laden Intensifies

By Admin

As the Taliban retreats, the U.S. is adding more commandos to the chase and aiming airstrikes at hide-outs near the border with Pakistan, officials said today.

Air Raids Continue on First Day of Ramadan

By Admin

The Pentagon today said U.S. air and ground assaults against Afghanistan's Taliban militia would continue as usual, despite the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Foreign Aid Workers Freed From Taliban Prison

By Admin

Eight foreign aid workers detained in Afghanistan for over three months were freed by anti-Taliban forces early Thursday morning and whisked out of Afghanistan by U.S. Special Forces helicopters.

Taliban Retreats Southward, Unrest Reported in Kandahar

By Admin

Opposition forces reportedly take the cities of Jalalabad and the airport outside the southern city of Kandahar, as Afghanistan's Taliban regime continues to crumble.

Taliban Abandons Afghan Capital

By Admin

Filling the void left by fleeing Taliban forces, the opposition Northern Alliance took Kabul early this morning, forcing the United Nations to speed creation of a post-Taliban government.

Taliban Opposition Claims Capture of Herat, Movement Toward Kabul

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Leaders in the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance today said opposition forces have captured the western city of Herat and advanced to within a few miles of the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Three Journalists Killed in Taliban Ambush

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Three journalists were killed by Taliban fire in northeast Afghanistan Sunday while traveling with the rebel Northern Alliance.

Opposition Claims Control of Mazar-e-Sharif

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Anti-Taliban troops claim they broke through Taliban defenses and captured the key northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif. Pentagon sources would not confirm the reports, but called activity "encouraging."…

Increased Fighting Reported Around Mazar-e-Sharif

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Fighting has escalated around the key northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, and the opposition Northern Alliance says it is ready to launch an offensive to capture the city.

U.S. Pounds Taliban; Northern Alliance Claims a Victory

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Forces opposed to the Taliban attacked tanks today on the road to Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan while U.S. bombers targeted caves and Taliban troops.