Afghans, NATO launch 'new push against Haqqanis'

KABUL : Afghan security forces and their NATO allies have launched a new push against the Haqqani network along the bord

Published October 18, 2011 Updated October 18, 2011 01:40pm

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By Imad Uddin

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Defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak said operation "Knife Edge" was launched two days ago, while a senior defence ministry official said it was "largely against the Haqqani network".

A NATO spokesman confirmed only that "enhanced official operations" were ongoing in the eastern region but gave no further details for security reasons.

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