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Stars and Stripes
December 23, 2017
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, takes off Nov. 21, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The launch was part of a series of ongoing attacks to hit Taliban revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to strike drug labs andÃÂ ...
War on the Rocks
December 20, 2017
I was responsible for the governance effort in Ghorak, Kandahar, under Special Operation Task Force-South's Village Stability Operations. These operations, led by United States special operations forces, were designed to provide security, governance, and development to rural districts in Afghanistan.
Long War Journal
December 1, 2016
When the Taliban assaulted the district of Ghorak in Kandahar last month, it seized a number of US-made weapons that were supplied to the Afghan security forces from a base that was overrun. Additionally, a number of Afghan soldiers were killed during a nighttime assault that was captured on video.
Long War Journal
November 21, 2016
A recent report arriving from Ghorak district of southern Kandahar province say that, enemy troops of the said district administration center and a military base were force to flee this noon with the help of a large military convoy and helicopters towards Maiwand district, giving the district center completely toÃÂ ...
Wyoming Tribune
December 31, 1999
Smits' unit was tasked out to Kandahar, where his team would support the 82nd Airborne Division and coalition forces. It was March when Smits was the driver of his EOD team's mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, supporting an assault convoy into the volatile Ghorak Valley in southern Afghanistan.
Minuteman
December 31, 1999
Tech. Sgt. Douglas Smits, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, receives a purple heart medal during a ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 5, 2018. Smits suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2007 deployment in support of a combat operation inÃÂ ...
Reliefweb
October 23, 2017
Southern/South Eastern: Some 1,200 people were displaced within Ghorak district, Kandahar Province, and to Sangin district, Hilmand, ...
Pajhwok Afghan News (blog)
October 23, 2017
On the other hand, Ghorak district of Kandahar province was ... He said 14 more militants were killed during the clearing operation in Ghorak.
Long War Journal
October 19, 2017
As of March 26, the Taliban claimed to control five of Kandahar's 18 districts (Ghorak, Miyanashin, Registan, Shorabak, and Maruf) and heavily ...
Long War Journal
October 17, 2017
As of March 26, the Taliban claimed to control five of Kandahar's 18 districts (Ghorak, Miyanashin, Registan, Shorabak, and Maruf) and heavily ...
Pajhwok Afghan News (blog)
October 16, 2017
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Local security officials on Monday said the Ghorak district of southern Kandahar province had been purged of ...
Long War Journal
December 1, 2016
When the Taliban assaulted the district of Ghorak in Kandahar last month, it seized a number of US-made weapons that were supplied to the ...
Long War Journal
November 21, 2016
The Taliban claimed to seize control of Ghorak district in Kandahar province on Nov. 19. The claim cannot be independently verified in the ...
Pajhwok Afghan News (blog)
December 31, 1999
He also said there was not even a single school in three districts --- Ghorak, Shorabak and Registan. “These districts are insecure and away ...
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
February 27, 2017
Qadirir said that all government schools had been shut down in the districts of Shorabak, Registan and Ghorak. Some had been closed in other districts of Kandahar including Shah Wali Kot, Khakrez, Mya Neshin, Nesh, Maywand and Arghistan.
Long War Journal
February 21, 2017
FDD's Long War Journal estimates that four of Kandahar's 16 districts are under Taliban control (Ghorak, Miyanishin, Registan, Shorabak).
Middle East Media Research Institute
February 6, 2017
Similarly, 'Ghorak' district was completely conquered and liberated by our courageous Mujahidin, in which, heavy casualties and losses were inflicted on the enemy, while huge bounties were seized by Mujahidin.
The Express Tribune
January 28, 2017
Radio presenter and designer, Munib Nawaz plays a round of rapid-fire with us. From his dream travel destination to the last thing he does before bed, learn more about this multi-talented personality.
Long War Journal
December 1, 2016
When the Taliban assaulted the district of Ghorak in Kandahar last month, it seized a number of US-made weapons that were supplied to the Afghan security forces from a base that was overrun.
Long War Journal
November 21, 2016
The Taliban claimed to seize control of Ghorak district in Kandahar province on Nov. 19. The claim cannot be independently verified in the Afghan press or FDD's Long War Journal, but the district has been hotly contested and overrun by the Taliban in ...
Zee News
November 15, 2016
According to the official, no school is open in Shorabak, Rigistan and Ghorak districts due to security problems at the moment.
NYOOOZ
June 4, 2016
K onkani stage's upcoming lady director Zina Dias is excited about her debut tiatr Undhirachea Ragan Ghorak Uzo (Angered by a rat, the house is set afire) to be released on June 5 at Ravindra Bhavan, Vasco, at 3.30pm.
Times of India
June 4, 2016
K onkani stage's upcoming lady director Zina Dias is excited about her debut tiatr Undhirachea Ragan Ghorak Uzo (Angered by a rat, the house is set afire) to be released on June 5 at Ravindra Bhavan, Vasco, at 3.30pm.
Daily Pakistan
May 1, 2016
KABUL (News Desk) - In Afghanistan, at least thirteen Taliban militants have been killed in military operations in southern Kandahar province.
Business Standard
April 5, 2016
The Taliban in Afghanistan's Kandahar province has demanded the opening of health centers in unstable districts of the southern province.
New Kerala
April 5, 2016
"The Taliban have demanded the opening of health services in Shorabak, Registan, Mianshin, Ghorak and Shah Walikot districts," Tolo New quoted him, as saying.
Kuwait News Agency
April 1, 2016
According to a statement by Afghan Ministry of Defense, five rebels were eliminated and 10 others wounded during an ANA operation in the Ghorak district of Kandahar. Seven ANA soldiers were also killed in the offensive, the statement added. Moreover ...
Telepolis
March 15, 2016
... Bezirke Ghorak und Shobarak in der Provinz Kandahar, den Bezirk Jawand in der Provinz Baghdis, den Bezirk Kohistan in der Provinz Faryab, den Nordwesten des Bezirks Chaghcharan in der Provinz Ghor, die Bezirke Khaki Safed, Pusht Rod, Bala Buluk,ÃÂ ...
Foreign Policy
February 26, 2016
News of increased insurgent and criminal activities comes only from the districts of Maiwand, Ghorak and Shorabak - areas located far from Kandahar city.
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