Ahmed Wali Karzai, Afghan President's Brother Murdered

Ahmed Wali Karzai, Frenemy to US, Killed by Sardar MohammadAhmed Wali Karzai, half-brother to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, was killed at his Kandahar compound on July 12. The murder was carried out by his close friend, a security guard named Sardar Mohammad, over what is...

Afghanistan: Kandahar governor's compound under attack

There has been a series of gunfire between the Taliban and security forces in Governor Tooryalai Wesa's compound in Kadahar city, Afghanistan. At least two explosions were heard in the city, one close to the governor's compound. The attacks come following the Taliban’s...

Afghanistan: Koran protests in Kandahar and Jalalabad

The BBC is reporting of continued violent protest in Kandahar and Jalalabad over the burning of the Koran in the US last month. Its report shows that killings and maiming have continued since the beginning of the protest on Friday.In the protest, the crown shouted for US...

Afghan bombs: Eight dead at Kandahar dog fight

"Eight people have been killed by two bombs at a dog fight in the volatile southern Afghan province of Kandahar. The blasts on Sunday occurred in Arghandab district, on the outskirts of Kandahar city, a police spokesman said. Five policemen were injured. Nato...

19 die as Talibans attack police headquarters in Afghanisthan

Kandhar, Feb 13: At least nineteen persons are feared killed in an attack y Talibans on the police headquarters here. According to official sources, Talibans have surrounded the police headquarters from all sides. They launched bombers and threw grenades. Suicide bombers also...