Latest "Haqqani Network" stories

Mark Frerichs

Hostage advocates concerned by US military pullout from Afghanistan

The departure of all U.S. special operations from Afghanistan will make counterterrorism operations, including the collecting of intelligence on al-Qaida and other extremist groups, more difficult.

2 years ago

In NYT Op-Ed, Taliban’s deputy leader — wanted by the FBI — pushes for complete US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

The FBI has offered a reward of up to $5 million for information that directly leads to Taliban deputy leader Sirajuddin Haqqani’s arrest.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Army special operators receive 34 valor awards for combat actions in one Afghanistan deployment

The soldiers conducted operations against the Taliban, the Islamic State’s Khorasan province, the Haqqani network and al-Qaida fighters.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Seeking help with Afghanistan, US holds up $255M to Pakistan

The United States will hold up $255 million in military assistance for Pakistan until it cracks down on extremist groups that threaten neighboring Afghanistan, officials said Thursday, in the first concrete step since President Donald Trump vowed to ramp up pressure on Pakistan.

6 years ago

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