Investigative Round-Up

Pakistan Denies Karzai Murder Plan was Hatched in Pakistan

The Daily Times:
Afghan spy chief says militants behind plot were in phone contact with people in Bajaur, Waziristan and Peshawar. Pakistan on Wednesday denied allegations that a plot to kill Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during a military parade over the weekend was hatched in its Tribal Areas, AP reported. (read the article>)

Afghan President Was Warned of Attack

New York Times:
President Hamid Karzai was warned that an attack was being planned on a military parade on Sunday, when he escaped an assassination attempt, Afghanistan's intelligence chief told Parliament on Tuesday. He said two groups of attackers were thwarted the same day, though a third succeeded in opening fire on the ceremony. (read the article>)

Afghan Forces Raid Hideout of Assassination Plotters

International Herald Tribune:
A house occupied by suspected plotters of the foiled assassination attempt on President Hamid Karzai was attacked early Wednesday by Afghanistan security forces, and officials said at least four militants were killed, including a woman and child.(read the article>)

Karzai Escapes Again as Taliban Attack Parade

The Independent:
Afghanistan's President, Hamid Karzai, narrowly escaped assassination yesterday, when Taliban militants attacked a military parade in the capital, Kabul.
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In Afghanistan, Insurgents Attacking Cellphone Network

Los Angeles Times:
Taliban fighters are blowing up telecom towers, hoping to foil NATO-led forces who from hunt them down via cellphone signals. Afghans are fuming. (read the article>)

Taliban: Dutch Troops Killed over Film

Press TV:
The Taliban say the deadly attack on Dutch soldiers in Afghanistan was in retaliation for an anti-Islam film made in the Netherlands. (read the article>)

Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan says he was Kidnapped by Taliban

CBC News:
The Pakistani ambassador to Afghanistan, who disappeared two months ago, has appeared in a video saying he's being held captive by the Taliban. (read the article>)

Son of Dutch Military Chief Killed In Afghanistan

Globe and Mail:
The son of the new head of the Dutch military and another Dutch soldier serving with NATO-led forces in Afghanistan were killed on Friday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. (read the article>)

Afghans Hold Brief, Witness-Free Trials for Former U.S. Detainees

International Herald Tribune:
Dozens of Afghan men who were previously held by the United States at Bagram Air Base in this country and at Guant?namo Bay, Cuba, are now being tried here in secretive Afghan criminal proceedings based mainly on allegations forwarded by the U.S. military. (read the article>)