Posts Tagged ‘against-the-taliban’

VIDEO: British forces in Kabul fight back

Monday, April 16th, 2012

British special forces were involved in the fight back against the Taliban’s assault on the city of Kabul on Sunday, Afghan security sources have told the BBC.

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VIDEO: British forces in Kabul fight back

Progress ‘uneven’ in Afghanistan

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The Pentagon admits progress in the Afghan conflict has been “uneven”, with only modest gains against the Taliban insurgency.

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Progress ‘uneven’ in Afghanistan

NATO Seeks Afghan Police in the South

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

New units drawn from villages are meant to lock in gains made against the Taliban, but some fear reactivating the old mujahedeen militias.

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NATO Seeks Afghan Police in the South

Pakistan Slow to Rebuild Swat Valley a Year After Offensive

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

The lack of progress on schools and running water after the military’s campaign against the Taliban has fed frustration at the government, raising fears of renewed militancy.

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Pakistan Slow to Rebuild Swat Valley a Year After Offensive