The Spanish mission in Afghanistan has begun its withdrawal from Qala-i-Naw to its main base in Herat province with the moving of equipment, vehicles and personnel, EFE reported. “Bringing forward the date originally planned, the Spanish contingent in Afghanistan, Aspfor XXXII, has begun moving materiel to the base maintained by Spain in Herat, in order… Continue reading Spanish troops begin Afghanistan exit
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Australian troops kill two Afghan children
Australian soldiers in southern Afghanistan shot dead two children tending cattle, local officials said on Saturday as the international coalition launched an inquiry into the incident. Civilian casualties caused by NATO-led troops have been one of the most contentious issues in the campaign against Taliban insurgents, fuelling public anger and often triggering criticism from President… Continue reading Australian troops kill two Afghan children
ISAF claims killing Taliban commander
ISAF on Friday (March 1) claimed combined force killed a Taliban commander during an operation in Helmand province yesterday. “Afghan and coalition forces killed Taliban leader, Sadiq, and wounded another insurgent during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district,” the NATO-led force announced in an operational update. “Sadiq was an experienced leader responsible for procuring and… Continue reading ISAF claims killing Taliban commander
ISAF to investigate alleged U.S. forces misconduct in Afghan province
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) will take on all allegations of misconduct of coalition forces in an eastern Afghan province, said an ISAF spokesman on Monday, Xinhua reported. “ISAF is aware of the decision made at the (Afghan) National Security Council yesterday. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and go to great… Continue reading ISAF to investigate alleged U.S. forces misconduct in Afghan province