11 killed in deadly Taliban attack on Afghan governor officeMay 17, 2012 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Eleven people, including four Taliban fighters, were killed and more than a dozen others were injured when militants attacked a provincial governor’s compound in western Afghanistan on Thursday, May 17 international media reported, quoting Afghan officials, according to RIA Novosti. The four assailants, disguised as Afghan police officers and wearing suicide vests, stormed the compound of Farah Province Governor Mohammad Akram Khapalwak at 10 a.m. local time, the New York Times said, quoting provincial police security chief Mohammad Ghaus Malyaar. Those killed were shot dead in a gun battle, and none of the attackers was apparently able to detonate an explosive vest, the report said. Despite more than a decade of war waged by a U.S.-led international coalition against the Taliban insurgency, attacks by Islamist militants are still frequent in Afghanistan, raising serious concerns about the ability of Afghan security forces to maintain order in the country after foreign troops withdraw in 2014. Thursday's attack took place just days before a NATO summit in Chicago due on May 20-21, which will focus on the future of Afghanistan and U.S. commitment to continue funding the Afghan National Security Forces beyond 2014. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |