Approximately one thousand Afghan fighters have headed to the battlefronts in the eastern mountains of Afghanistan to engage in combat alongside coalition forces against the remnants of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Hamid Karzai, the head of the interim government of Afghanistan, ordered Afghan soldiers to be dispatched to the Shah-i-Kot mountains on Monday. American commanders state that pockets of Al-Qaeda and Taliban resistance remain hidden in caves and underground bunkers. Donald Rumsfeld, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, also told reporters on Monday that he hopes the final elimination of Al-Qaeda fighters will conclude by the end of this week. Since the start of the military operation known as Operation Anaconda eleven days ago, hundreds of Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists have been killed.
Afghan Fighters Rush to Battle Against Al-Qaeda Forces - 2002-03-12
Around one thousand Afghan fighters are joining the battle against Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in eastern Afghanistan, following an order from interim leader Hamid Karzai. This military action is part of Operation Anaconda, which has already resulted in significant casualties among terrorist groups.
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📰 What Happened
Around one thousand Afghan fighters have been sent to battle against Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in eastern Afghanistan as part of Operation Anaconda. This military operation aims to eliminate remaining terrorist pockets in the region.
- The operation has been ongoing for eleven days.
- Significant casualties among Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters have already been reported.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the September 11 attacks, the U.S. launched military operations in Afghanistan to dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. The interim government led by Karzai faces significant challenges in establishing control and stability.
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