"Hoping to foil infiltrators, Afghans will spy on recruits; ‘Insider’ attacks killed 9 from US in past 12 days" by Kevin Sieff | Washington Post, August 21, 2012
KABUL — The Afghan measures include the deployment of dozens of undercover intelligence officers to Afghan security units nationwide, increased surveillance of phone calls between Afghan troops and their families, and a ban on cellphone use among new recruits to give them fewer opportunities to contact the insurgency, Afghan officials say.
They are learning their lessons well.
The initiatives appear aimed at addressing US criticism that the Afghan security forces are not doing enough to ferret out insurgents within their ranks....
Insider attacks are a relatively new aspect of the war, having emerged as a major problem for the United States and its allies only in the past several years.
Not all attacks have been the result of insurgent infiltration, and NATO officials have said that most stem from personal disputes. Afghan military officials say they have asked their US and other NATO counterparts to better educate their troops in local traditions and culture to help reduce the potential for conflict....
As US troops begin to withdraw, the attacks threaten to upend plans for a transition from foreign to Afghan control of security that will require tight choreography between the two forces.
The choreograph is simply putting an Afghan face on business as usual.
But the new Afghan measures carry their own peril, with the potential to further alienate rank-and-file troops and would-be recruits at a time when the government is struggling to build loyalty....
‘‘Whenever a new recruit goes on leave, we have reconnaissance following that person to make sure he doesn’t pose a threat,’’ said Major General Abdul Hamid, the top Afghan army official in Kandahar.
The Afghan efforts represent an expansion of earlier attempts to curb insider killings. Earlier this year, for instance, soldiers were forced to move their families back from Pakistan or quit their jobs.
Who will employ them then?
Many infiltrators are believed to have received training from insurgent groups in Pakistan....
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KABUL — The Afghan measures include the deployment of dozens of undercover intelligence officers to Afghan security units nationwide, increased surveillance of phone calls between Afghan troops and their families, and a ban on cellphone use among new recruits to give them fewer opportunities to contact the insurgency, Afghan officials say.
They are learning their lessons well.
The initiatives appear aimed at addressing US criticism that the Afghan security forces are not doing enough to ferret out insurgents within their ranks....
Insider attacks are a relatively new aspect of the war, having emerged as a major problem for the United States and its allies only in the past several years.
Not all attacks have been the result of insurgent infiltration, and NATO officials have said that most stem from personal disputes. Afghan military officials say they have asked their US and other NATO counterparts to better educate their troops in local traditions and culture to help reduce the potential for conflict....
As US troops begin to withdraw, the attacks threaten to upend plans for a transition from foreign to Afghan control of security that will require tight choreography between the two forces.
The choreograph is simply putting an Afghan face on business as usual.
But the new Afghan measures carry their own peril, with the potential to further alienate rank-and-file troops and would-be recruits at a time when the government is struggling to build loyalty....
‘‘Whenever a new recruit goes on leave, we have reconnaissance following that person to make sure he doesn’t pose a threat,’’ said Major General Abdul Hamid, the top Afghan army official in Kandahar.
The Afghan efforts represent an expansion of earlier attempts to curb insider killings. Earlier this year, for instance, soldiers were forced to move their families back from Pakistan or quit their jobs.
Who will employ them then?
Many infiltrators are believed to have received training from insurgent groups in Pakistan....
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Then we will just be staying longer?
So how are we doing weeding them out?
"Americans among 3 advisers killed in Afghanistan" Associated Press, July 24, 2012
Killings raise worry about Afghan allies
What worries?
"Last year, a U.S. Army team led by a behavioral scientist produced a 70-page survey that revealed both Afghan and American soldiers hold disturbingly negative perceptions of the other. U.S. military officials have downplayed that survey."
Is that Davis report or something else?
And the U.S. military wonders why we don't believe a word they say?
"NATO service member fatally shot; Afghan ‘turncoat’ attacks on rise" by Heidi Vogt | Associated Press, August 20, 2012
KABUL — The surge in violence by Afghan allies against their international partners has raised doubts about the ability of the two forces to work together at a key transition time....
Well, Americans, you will just have to stick it out longer.
The hallmark of a psyop or false flag.
Also see: US general’s plane hit at Bagram Air Base
What, Taliban getting a copy of the flight plans or what?
Panetta also announced that President Obama had invited Karzai to visit Washington the week of Jan. 7 to discuss a ‘‘shared vision of Afghanistan beyond 2014,’’ when the NATO mission expires.
So how are we doing weeding them out?
"Americans among 3 advisers killed in Afghanistan" Associated Press, July 24, 2012
KABUL — There were several other violent incidents around the country, some involving NATO forces, underlining the continuing volatility of Afghanistan as foreign forces prepare to wrap up their combat role by the end of 2014.
In one incident, a NATO service member was killed in an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan. No details were released, but the death brought the number of foreign forces killed this month to 33 and a total of 248 this year.
Also, NATO said two service members with the US-led coalition were wounded on Monday when an Afghan soldier opened fire on them in northern Afghanistan....
Sunday’s killing of the three civilian police training contractors occurred at a training academy. Afghan security forces or militants dressed in their uniforms have been killing a rising number of coalition forces, but they have not been specifically targeting civilian contractors working for the coalition. So far this year, 26 foreign troops have been killed in this type of attack.
"Militants kill Afghan district leader" Associated Press, July 30, 2012
KABUL —The Taliban, through a spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack....
KABUL —The Taliban, through a spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack....
In a separate development, NATO said two service members were killed Sunday....
The coalition also denied Pakistani claims that its military had informed NATO 52 times in recent months that insurgents were crossing from Pakistan into Afghanistan....
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Or not:
"The Taliban made a show of force across a province of northeastern Afghanistan on Friday, Afghan officials said, attacking dozens of government installations but causing relatively few deaths or injuries."
"Gunmen in Afghan uniforms kill US soldier" by Deb Riechmann | Associated Press, August 08, 2012
"The Taliban made a show of force across a province of northeastern Afghanistan on Friday, Afghan officials said, attacking dozens of government installations but causing relatively few deaths or injuries."
"Gunmen in Afghan uniforms kill US soldier" by Deb Riechmann | Associated Press, August 08, 2012
KABUL — Two gunmen wearing Afghan army uniforms killed a US soldier and wounded two others Tuesday, hours after Afghanistan’s defense minister stepped down following a weekend no-confidence vote in Parliament.
The exit of Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak leaves a vacancy at the helm of the ministry that has overseen rapid expansion of the nation’s army. Afghan soldiers are increasingly taking positions on the front lines of the war as foreign combat troops withdraw....
The exit of Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak leaves a vacancy at the helm of the ministry that has overseen rapid expansion of the nation’s army. Afghan soldiers are increasingly taking positions on the front lines of the war as foreign combat troops withdraw....
Wardak’s resignation comes at the peak of the summer fighting season. Violence on Tuesday hit eastern and southern Afghanistan, where militants have their deepest roots....
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the shooting, the latest in a rising number of “green-on-blue’’ attacks in which Afghan security forces, or insurgents disguised in their uniforms, kill their US or NATO partners.....
gunmen....
suicide attacker....
remote-controlled roadside bomb....
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"Afghan attack kills 3 NATO troops" by Rahim Faiez | Associated Press, August 09, 2012
KABUL — A suicide attack hit a NATO patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing three coalition service members, the international military force said, and Afghan officials added that a civilian was also killed in the bombing.
Hours later on the other side of the country, a roadside bomb hit a bus, killing at least three people, a witness said.
The Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the bombing of the NATO patrol in Kunar Province, an eastern stronghold of the insurgency that lies along the volatile border with Pakistan where militants have hideouts.
The attack emphasized the insurgency’s continued ability to wreak violence despite fierce efforts by the Afghan government and international forces to wipe out their leadership....
You see, it is okay when AmeriKa and its allies go around bombing and assassinating.
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Related: Two NATO soldiers killed in attack by Afghan insider
Two Americans Killed by Afghan Recruit
Hours later on the other side of the country, a roadside bomb hit a bus, killing at least three people, a witness said.
The Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the bombing of the NATO patrol in Kunar Province, an eastern stronghold of the insurgency that lies along the volatile border with Pakistan where militants have hideouts.
The attack emphasized the insurgency’s continued ability to wreak violence despite fierce efforts by the Afghan government and international forces to wipe out their leadership....
You see, it is okay when AmeriKa and its allies go around bombing and assassinating.
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Related: Two NATO soldiers killed in attack by Afghan insider
Two Americans Killed by Afghan Recruit
There is something special about that piece, and you may want to read it.
Killings raise worry about Afghan allies
What worries?
"Last year, a U.S. Army team led by a behavioral scientist produced a 70-page survey that revealed both Afghan and American soldiers hold disturbingly negative perceptions of the other. U.S. military officials have downplayed that survey."
Is that Davis report or something else?
And the U.S. military wonders why we don't believe a word they say?
"NATO service member fatally shot; Afghan ‘turncoat’ attacks on rise" by Heidi Vogt | Associated Press, August 20, 2012
KABUL — The surge in violence by Afghan allies against their international partners has raised doubts about the ability of the two forces to work together at a key transition time....
Well, Americans, you will just have to stick it out longer.
On Friday it was disclosed that US troops have been ordered to carry loaded weapons at all times in Afghanistan, even when on their bases....
The monthlong Ramadan fasting period that ended Sunday has been particularly violent. The Eid al-Fitr holiday on Sunday continued the trend....
In the first attack....
No one claimed responsibility, but the attack was consistent with the Taliban’s strategy....
And who could ever question the conclusions of an AmeriKan newspaper, 'eh?
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And the attacks continue?
New Afghan police attack on NATO forces; no deaths
Afghan police officer kills 4 US troops
Haqqani tie suspected in attacks
Ha-ha, it's just not funny anymore.
2 NATO Troops Die in Afghan Insider Attack
UPDATE:
"Afghans deny killer of 2 US troops was intel agent" by Amir Shah | Associated Press, October 17, 2012
KABUL — Afghanistan’s security service on Tuesday denied claims that a suicide bomber who killed two American troops and four Afghans in a weekend attack was a member of the country’s intelligence agency.
The remarks contradict statements by US and local officials who had described the assault as an insider attack and the first of its kind by a member of Afghanistan’s elite intelligence service.
The growing number of insider attacks has raised doubts on whether Afghan forces will be able to effectively control security in their country after foreign troops depart in 2014....
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Insider attack kills 1 in Afghanistan
In the "latest in a spate of insider attacks that are fracturing the trust between NATO and Afghan forces."
"The so-called insider attacks have stretched to the breaking point a partnership that U.S. and NATO officials consider a key part their exit plan."
Spying on them will help with that.
Time to head for the airport:
"Attack at Afghan base after Panetta visits" by Matthew Rosenberg and Thom Shanker | New York Times, December 14, 2012
And who could ever question the conclusions of an AmeriKan newspaper, 'eh?
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And the attacks continue?
New Afghan police attack on NATO forces; no deaths
Afghan police officer kills 4 US troops
Haqqani tie suspected in attacks
Ha-ha, it's just not funny anymore.
2 NATO Troops Die in Afghan Insider Attack
UPDATE:
"Afghans deny killer of 2 US troops was intel agent" by Amir Shah | Associated Press, October 17, 2012
KABUL — Afghanistan’s security service on Tuesday denied claims that a suicide bomber who killed two American troops and four Afghans in a weekend attack was a member of the country’s intelligence agency.
The remarks contradict statements by US and local officials who had described the assault as an insider attack and the first of its kind by a member of Afghanistan’s elite intelligence service.
The growing number of insider attacks has raised doubts on whether Afghan forces will be able to effectively control security in their country after foreign troops depart in 2014....
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Insider attack kills 1 in Afghanistan
In the "latest in a spate of insider attacks that are fracturing the trust between NATO and Afghan forces."
"The so-called insider attacks have stretched to the breaking point a partnership that U.S. and NATO officials consider a key part their exit plan."
Spying on them will help with that.
Time to head for the airport:
"Attack at Afghan base after Panetta visits" by Matthew Rosenberg and Thom Shanker | New York Times, December 14, 2012
KABUL — A car bomber struck a coalition convoy outside a base in southern Afghanistan Thursday, hours after a visit by Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta.
There were no indications the suicide bombing near Kandahar Air Field was connected to the visit by Panetta, who arrived in Kabul on Wednesday. His day trip to Kandahar on Thursday was not publicized in advance and garnered little media attention as it was taking place. Panetta never left the base.
At a late evening news conference with President Hamid Karzai, Panetta said the attack killed one US service member and wounded three others.
Javed Faisal, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar Province, said the attack also killed three Afghan civilians and wounded 18.
Panetta said the bomber rammed a heavily armored vehicle called an MRAP.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
The hallmark of a psyop or false flag.
Also see: US general’s plane hit at Bagram Air Base
What, Taliban getting a copy of the flight plans or what?
Panetta also announced that President Obama had invited Karzai to visit Washington the week of Jan. 7 to discuss a ‘‘shared vision of Afghanistan beyond 2014,’’ when the NATO mission expires.
The goal is an enduring US military presence expected to focus on training and support to Afghan security forces, and likely to include a small US counterterrorism contingent.
The US proposal is expected to total no more than 10,000 troops, despite the desire of some military officers for a larger force.
As part of any deal, the United States is demanding that its service personnel be subject to US military law, not Afghan law, something that has rankled the Afghans.
The Afghan government is seeking a number of compromises from the United States to assure its sovereignty, including power over detention facilities and detainees.
See: Night in an Afghan Jail
See: Night in an Afghan Jail
It might be a longer stay -- if you ever get out at all.
Karzai and Panetta repeated expressions of confidence a deal can be reached.
Karzai and Panetta repeated expressions of confidence a deal can be reached.
KABUL — A car bomb outside a compound housing a US military contractor in the Afghan capital killed at least two Afghan workers and wounded more than a dozen other people, company representatives and police said....
The blast on the outskirts of Kabul sent a plume of smoke in the air and shook windows more than a mile away in the city center.
The security officer for Contrack, a McLean, Va.-based company that builds facilities for military bases, said a suicide attacker drove a vehicle packed with explosives up to the exterior wall of the compound and detonated the bomb. Afghan police could not immediately confirm whether it was a suicide attack or a remotely detonated bomb put in a parked vehicle.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack, saying in an e-mail to reporters that it was a suicide car bomber who targeted the compound because it was a company working with the government....
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