Afghan Forces Oust Taliban, Gains Control Over Qala-e-Naw City
Taliban entered the Qala-e-Naw city on July 7, and launched their first official attack ever since the US started withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan. Reportedly, Afghan forces stationed airstrikes to drive them out and take control of the city's major government buildings. "The enemy suffered heavy casualties and now we are advancing and driving the enemy out," said Special Force commander Sayed Nezami.
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Qala-e-Naw, Afghanistan Forces, Us troops, withdrawal, Special Forces
Courtesy: BBC News
10 Australian Special Forces Soldiers To Be Dismissed For Illegal Killings
The Australian Defence Department has issued a termination notice to 10 soldiers from special forces after it found valid evidence against them for illegal killings in Afghanistan. An independent report found evidence against 19 Australian soldiers who allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners. Moreover, they have been asked to respond in 10 days. Reportedly, Australia sent it troops to co-shoulder US-led forces in fighting… read-more
Tags: Australia, Afghanistan, Taliban, Special Forces, soldiers, Army, Insurgency, Terrorism
Courtesy: Tribune India