The United States forces in Afghanistan handed over the full control of a key US-run detention center — the Bagram prison — to the Afghanistan defence ministry on Monday, putting an end to a source of tension between Kabul and its main ally Washington. An official ceremony was held there in Bagram prison, located next… Continue reading Afghanistan Took Control of Bagram
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Another Promise over Bagram
The United States will transfer the Bagram Prison by Monday, the Pentagon has announced after a phone conversation between Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel. The detention facility is a US-run prison located next to the Bagram airfield in Parwan province of Afghanistan. “Secretary Hagel spoke with President Karzai about an… Continue reading Another Promise over Bagram
Secretary Hagel Needs More Time Over Bagram
In a telephone conversation with President Karzai, US Defense Secretary asked for a week time for a complete transfer of the Bagram Prison to Afghanistan sovereignty, office of the president reported. Secretary Hagel telephoned President Karzai yesterday evening (Afghanistan time) and sought one week time to carry out the full handover of the Prison. President… Continue reading Secretary Hagel Needs More Time Over Bagram
Bagram Airbase Came Under Attack
The US Bagram air base has come under a rocket attack on the day seven American troops were killed in their deadliest day of the year. Militants fired two rockets on the major US base in the Parwan province on Monday night, but there were no reports of casualties, local police said. Zabihullah Mujahid, the… Continue reading Bagram Airbase Came Under Attack