Monday, May 14, 2012

Afghanistan War News Updates -- May 14, 2012



Afghan Transition Continues, But How Well Is It Working? -- DoD Buzz

The war in Afghanistan appears to be going well, the Pentagon said Sunday, but don’t look too closely and don’t ask too many questions.

You might not like what you learn.

Secretary Panetta issued a statement praising Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s list of new areas that will pass from American to Afghan responsibility over the next phase of the withdrawal, calling it clear evidence that President Obama’s plan is working.

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More News On Afghanistan

ISAF Joint Command morning operational update - May 14, 2012 -- ISAF
Afghanistan Blast Kills 9 -- Voice of America
Bomb kills 9 at market in northern Afghanistan -- CBS
Afghanistan blast kills nine, Interior Ministry says -- CNN
Peace negotiator, NATO troops killed in Afghanistan -- CNN

Obama Welcomes New Stage of Afghan Security Transition -- US Department of Defense
Panetta Hails Next Stage of Afghan Security Transition -- US Department of Defense
AP Exclusive: Moderate Taliban speaks of divisions -- AP
Afghan police units tangled in criminal activity -- L.A. Times
Hollande to Reassure Allies on Afghan Plans: Analysts -- Defense News
Afghanistan expects western help, Taliban rehabilitation - Karzai -- RT
Pakistani FM indicates NATO supplies should resume -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Ambassador Crocker Focuses On Afghanistan's Future -- NPR (Audio)

Afghan assassination casts more gloom over peace efforts -- L.A. Times
Hundreds mourn slain Afghan peace negotiator -- AP
Assassinated Afghan peace negotiator was no pawn of West -- Toronto Star

As Foreign Troops Leave, Afghan Refugees and Poverty Increase -- New York Times/Reuters
Poor Afghans becoming more vulnerable to Taliban -- CBS

The Lords Of Darkness Count The Days -- Strategy Page
Cash, and Time, Runs Out for Afghanistan’s Wi-Fi City -- Danger Room
Photo essay: Patrolling for hearts and minds -- Stars and Stripes

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