A NATO helicopter strike killed two children in southern Afghanistan yesterday. The operation close to Ghazni city was conducted after local people complained of a Taliban post targeting traffic convoys in the area, Mohammad Ali Ahmadi, the deputy governor of Ghazni province, said. “It was a joint (Afghan and coalition) operation conducted this morning that… Continue reading NATO Air Strike Kills 2 Children in Ghazni
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17 killed in police checkpoint attack in Ghazni
Up to 17 people including 10 Afghan policemen were killed overnight following an armed attack in the country’s eastern province of Ghazni, the provincial governor said. “A total of 10 Afghan Local Police (ALP) service members and seven civilians were killed by gunshots in Andar district Tuesday night,” said Governor Musa Khan Akbarzada. Earlier Wednesday,… Continue reading 17 killed in police checkpoint attack in Ghazni
8 police officers poisoned in Ghazni
At least eight Afghan police officers have been poisoned in central-eastern province of Ghazni. The incident took place in the Andar District on Tuesday and local officials have confirmed the incident. Afghan police authorities say the poisoned officers have been transferred to a local hospital. Meanwhile, Taliban have claimed responsibility for the poisoning, saying two… Continue reading 8 police officers poisoned in Ghazni