Topic: Richard Blanchette

Afghan violence peaks ahead of elections

AFP Global Edition - 974 days ago
Taliban violence has reached record highs in Afghanistan, the international military says, and there are fears the trend will continue as insurgents target the August presidential elections.Thousands of mostly US troops are moving in to secure the polls and to reinforce ...

Number of roadside bombs surge in Afghanistan

AP News - 983 days ago
NATO says roadside bombs surge by 80 percent in Afghanistan, remain top killer of troopsInsurgent use of roadside bombs in Afghanistan has surged 80 percent this year, remaining the No. 1 killer of foreign troops, a NATO official said Thursday.The increase ...

Afghanistan commanders expect spike in violence

AFP South Asian Edition - 1048 days ago
Military chiefs in Afghanistan say that they are expecting a spike in violence as international forces, encouraged by a US boost in troop numbers, move into the spring fighting season.US President Barack Obama has announced an extra 21,000 US troops ...