Afghanistan War News Updates -- June 21, 2012

U.S. soldiers and Afghan soldiers talk during a patrol to search for weapons caches and disrupt enemy activity in Tatanak in Afghanistan's Paktya province, June 14, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull

Taliban Attacks On US Bases In Afghanistan: Enabled By Pakistani Forces? -- Christian Science Monitor

The volume of explosives used in attacks on US military bases in Afghanistan in recent days fuels concern that Pakistani security services are taking a stronger hand in backing insurgent groups.

A recent spate of attacks on US military bases in Afghanistan points to a resilient Taliban with a steady supply of arms. It is a supply stream flowing from Pakistan – one that US troops, try as they might, are proving unable to interrupt.

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More News On Afghanistan

ISAF Joint Command morning operational update, June 21 -- ISAF
3 U.S. soldiers among 29 killed -- UPI
3 U.S. troops, 26 Afghans killed in bomb attacks -- Washington Post
ISAF Aircraft Makes Forced Landing in Afghanistan -- US Department of Defense
Karzai warns insurgent attacks on Afghan forces increasing -- New York Post/AFP
This Summer Poses Tough Test for Afghan Forces -- Military.com/AP
Pentagon: Afghan forces face challenges but ‘on track’ to take charge -- Washington Times
U.S. C-27Js Head Home From Afghanistan -- Defense News
Pentagon probing alleged abuse at Afghan military hospital -- Reuters
High-profile problems haven't slowed pace of Afghan transition, general says -- Stars and Stripes
Afghan Transition Timeline Remains on Track, ISAF Official Says -- Defpro

Afghanistan's Karzai calls for anti-graft push -- AP
Karzai: 'Corruption has reached its peak' in Afghanistan -- L.A. Times
Afghanistan's Karzai confronts graft, opponents -- Reuters

Afghan refugees forced to return home -- Washington Post
US soldier born in Iraq brings ‘special compassion’ to work with Afghan women -- Stars and Stripes
Afghans slow to warm to their stable currency -- Reuters

Real security in Afghanistan depends on people's basic needs being met -- Michael Keating, The Guardian
Taliban in India “Warning” -- Rajeev Sharma, The Diplomat
Taliban attacks on US bases in Afghanistan: enabled by Pakistani forces? -- Anna Mulrine, Christian Science Monitor

FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan -- Chicago Tribune/Reuters