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10 Killed After Taliban Insurgents Storm Afghan Gov’t Building

(AP) — Taliban insurgents stormed a government building in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, setting off a firefight that killed 10 people, the Interior Ministry said, the latest sign of insurgent strength after a decade of war.

A statement said three attackers broke into a communications building in Sharan, the provincial capital, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Kabul.

In the ensuing firefight two of the attackers set off their suicide bomb vests, it said. In addition to the three attackers, three policemen and four employees of the Telecommunications Ministry were killed in the attack, the statement said. Two officers and a civilian were injured.

The Taliban claimed responsibility and said it involved multiple targets. In a statement emailed to journalists, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said the governor’s office, the provincial reconstruction team and the intelligence headquarters were all hit.

The ministry, however, said only one building was attacked.

Paktika province borders Pakistan and is one of the main routes for Taliban fighters infiltrating into eastern Afghanistan from their sanctuaries across the border. It is also one of the main strongholds of the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network, which has been blamed for a series of spectacular attacks, including suicide bombings inside Kabul.

Elsewhere, a joint Afghan and coalition force killed seven suspected insurgents and captured 30 in Balkh province, 180 miles (300 kilometers) north of Kabul. A military statement said the guerrillas used rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire to engage the security force. Caches of homemade explosives, pressure-plate bombs, weapons and ammunition were seized.

An explosion in Kunar province killed two Afghan soldiers, military spokesman Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi said. Six soldiers and four civilians were also killed in the blast.

In a separate development, officials said the U.S. and NATO are continuing to reorient their supply lines toward to the so-called Northern Distribution Network through Russia and Central Asia, rather than through Pakistan, which served as the main conduit for the logistics chain in the past.

Pakistan shut down the alliance’s main transit routes from the port of Karachi in November in response to a NATO air attack on a Pakistani border post that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

About 85 percent of military fuel supplies now passes through the northern route, said a U.S. official who could not be identified under standing rules. Nearly a third of other supplies that used to arrive through Pakistan are now using the alternate route.

For most of the 10-year war in Afghanistan, 90 percent of supplies shipped to the international force came through Pakistan, via the port of Karachi. Over the past three years, road and rail shipments from NATO’s European members through Central Asia have expanded. Before the border incident, they accounted for more than half of all overland deliveries.

Comments (39)

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  • Dumbwhiteguy
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 7:12pm

    I thought the Taliban was our friend.

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  • cuinsong
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:23pm

    When my frustration gets to high I write song’s this
    Song is about religious beliefs and teachings called “That’s not right”
    http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10789999

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  • YT
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:49pm

    Who cares! Oviously these people will continue to be the people they were 10 years ago and were ten thousand years ago. Screw them and get our people out of there. Never give another dime or drop of blood to these vermin. I don’t think Disney vacation club includes exclusive offers in Kabul. Who gives a Rats about that joint.

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  • zoro51
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:36pm

    told you again n again n again MUSLUMS MURDER for NO reason more proof thier in a cult of hate n death thier god FALSE STONE IDOL.. no heaven only HELL darkenss fires no virgins only DEMONS muslums are a diease on the worlds skin… they are not worth a penny they KILL for NO reason theyllk kill thier own family members.. to be a muslum means youre a MURDERER hatefull KILLER… if you werent muslums would be seen differently.. fact n truth they are NOT so they KILL for NO reason….

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  • dmerwin
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:57pm

    Rose-Ellen defend this if you can. Taliban killing afghan civilians on purpose, no collateral damage, no mistake this is exactly what they intended to do. Oh, and read “Kite Runner” a heart warming story of Taliban kindness and love.

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  • Arshloch
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:17pm

    The taliban is allah’s animals. Kill them all, negoation with savages is not possible.

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    • MEDICINE TO THE DEAD
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:40pm

      Hell Yea!!! I’m with you!! Now where did we put that money to wage this war with? Oh.. wait…. Nevermind.. we’re broke *******.

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  • LibsAndCopKillersALoveStory
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:58pm

    Bush knew what he was doing, though he wasn’t perfect. Lincoln thought the South would fall after one big battle loss. Anyone today calling Lincioln stupid?
    Think hard about what folks like Gen. Grant would say about our appeasing ways.
    And anyone who wants to attack me for praising Bush, please first discuss what life would be like if Kaddafy had nukes.

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  • LiveforFreedom
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:53pm

    Thats right Mr President lets make a deal with Muslim Terrorist, and watch them blow U.S. up, read the KORAN Mr President!!!!! The Muslim’s want to rule the world and your helping them!!! Iran just joked yesterday about nuking U.S.!!! I would consider doing something NOW!!! Thats just me, I’m not responsible for the Country, or protecting the Country, thats your Job, far be it from me to tell you how to run the Country, well with all your experience before becoming President!!!!

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  • gmoneytx
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:22pm

    I thought we won that war?

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  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:58am

    This will happen as long as “Pokiston” allows it. Why we pay them billions in support is beyond me.

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:43am

    And these are the people Obama wants to trade Gitmo prisoners with.. yeahhhh thats real smart.. but we now know that Obama isn’t the brightest lightbulb in the lamp.. I’d say a 15 watt about does it, don’t you! God help us!

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    • Buck Shane
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:54am

      Anybody but Obama … or Newt. Anybody but Obama or Newt … or Mitt. Anybody but Obama, Newt, or Mitt. Hmmmm – Makes you wonder what Republicans actually are, doesn’t it?

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    • txn4justice
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:22pm

      @BuckShane

      Stay on topic troll. Her post was on “Oblamer the Lamer”.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:24am

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    This is why when you go to War, you should Kill them All………………..

    Next time we even think about shooting something, I should be put in charge……….

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  • Baddoggy
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:52am

    Muslim on Muslim violence? We need to make a law against that…Sarcasm ended.

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    • Buck Shane
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:41am

      @ Baddoggy
      Taliban! Is that the same Taliban Obama wants to release from Guantanamo?

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  • qzak491
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:37am

    Many Afghans are eager to see the Americans leave, yet there are big risks for the government there.

    “There will be some battles, there will be suicide attacks and bomb attacks,” acknowledged Defense Ministry spokesman Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi. “But we in the Afghan forces are prepared to replace the foreign forces, and I’m confident the army has enough capacity and ability.”

    REALLY OPEN MOUTH INSERT FOOT

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  • blackstone22
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:36am

    what a hopeless cesspool.

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  • arfarb55
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:21am

    Coming to a neighborhood near you…
    We can begin to fix this in 2012.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:18am

    And these are the fanatics Obama calls friends and allies? What more in the manner of proof is needed to show how radical and insane our POTUS is!!!

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:18am

    As long as Muslims are killing Muslims, im fine with it, just get out of the Damn way……

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    • NOBAMA201258
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:25am

      Why do they arrest these animals,shoot them so our muslim in chief can’t release them

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  • mac410
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:12am

    Wonder if this is the same Taliban that we are not at war with?

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  • Mateytwo Barreett
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:09am

    Early thaw for the Afgan winter?

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:08am

    As long as no Americans were killed, i could not care less…. We need to get our troops out of that lunar landscape…. NOW !

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  • larrylarrylarry
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 9:59am

    It is utterly hopeless to try and civilize these deranged animals, Muslims.

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  • martinez012577
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 9:58am

    There is no fixing these places. Get our troops home now. You arent going to be able to train these animals. No amount of American blood, hospitals built, or bags of rice we give them is going to change them. Once we realize this we can start to turn our country around.

    Ron Paul 2012. He is getting my vote even if I have to write his name in.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:09am

      I’m sure Obama will appreciate your non vote then.

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    • barber2
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:28am

      Agree with Gonzo AND I question whether all of our Ron Paul comments are really sincere. Could they really be this stupid ? Or are they just a normal part of the Obama Big Lie / Smoke and Mirrors Re-election Committee ?

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    • martinez012577
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:44am

      @ gonzo

      Not voting for Ron Paul is the same as voting for Obama.

      Obama is anti guns, more debt, no spending cuts, less freedom, more war.

      That is the same plan as Romney, Gingrich, Perry, Huntsman, and Santorum.

      Look if you think doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is a good idea fine. I just dont agree nor does a pretty smart guy.

      Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

      Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/12047

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    • martinez012577
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:47am

      @ barber

      Trust me, I am sincere. If you have read my posts you can clearly see, I am very against Obama. Hence why I am so against Obamalite. Glenn had a show where he threw a fake frog in the boiling water. He said Obama made us jump out of the water, with Mcain we would have stayed in the water. Well some of you numbskulls are still in the water and its seems Glenn jumped back into the water.

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    • MEDICINE TO THE DEAD
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:33pm

      @martinez012577

      You are absolutely right. Gozno and Barbor2 you have got to understand, there is governing by the constitution, and not governing by the constitution. There is no middle ground. Clinton, Bush, Obama, Perry, Santorum, Newt, McCain, Romney,… All the same, Big Government Establishment Republicans. Socialism light as Martinez put it. Let’s just say Romney gets the nomination and beats Obama. Yay Right? NO, because after four years of Republican big government people will shove another big government Dem in office. Flip flop flip flop like the past 40 years. If you believe like the founders and support governing by the constitution than there is only one clear choice. Ron Paul. I’ll make you a deal. If you just can’t stand not to nation build and play policeman to the world than just vote for Paul this time and let’s get our economy back intact, start to pay off our debt, and secure my children’s future. Then you can put another rino in the office. Thanks

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:06pm

      Martinez,
      Gonzo and Barber are right, If they are not fighting there they will bring the fight to us. For sure. Iran has stated that over and over. The government’s primary role is to safeguard our country. Gutting the military is the stated policy of Obama and Paul. Paul cannot win so Gonzo is right that a vote for Paul is effectively NOT going to someone more conservative than Obama and ALL of the contenders are more conservative than Obama including Paul EXCEPT for that sticky most important role of government. Paul’s foreign policy is an absolutely suicidal reversion to some type of isolationism which was proven to NOT work prior to WW1 and WW2. You mentioned something about doing the same thing over and over?

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 9:57am

    A reporter asked a Taliban leader why they attacked the building and he said, “Why? Have you seen the painting schemes and the decor? It is definitely not what you would want in a building like this. The rugs did not even match the cutains”…then..he swished off hurriedly.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on January 10, 2012 at 9:57am

    Meanwhile, Obama continues to negotiate with the Taliban and offer up our high level detainees?

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    • Plan B
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:08am

      And the VP says they are not our enemy….

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    • Mateytwo Barreett
      Posted on January 10, 2012 at 10:18am

      Well, Gitmo has got to be closed. I’m sure the detainees are in better condition than we took them in! Who knows maybe we can work out a deal- we pay them ransom, and offer the 1, 3, or 6 month “detentions”. It could be like a morale programs for the taliban-al qeada or what ever it is this week.

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