Posted on 08/12/2005 3:01:07 AM PDT by Wiz
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2005 – Taliban leader Qari Amadullah was killed during heavy fighting near the city of Wazikwa in eastern Afghanistan Aug. 9, U.S. forces confirmed today.
Amadullah was believed to have commanded up to 50 Taliban fighters in the region and was thought to be in possession of a number of weapon systems to include rockets and rocket propelled grenades.
"Killing this individual will significantly disrupt Taliban operations in the region," said Army Brig. Gen James G. Champion, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force 76. "We hope that with his death, Amadullah's forces are able to find the courage to break with the Taliban organization and begin to reconcile with the government of Afghanistan in their efforts to rebuild this war torn nation."
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Taliban leader killed ping
Woo hoo!!!!
I'll bet his mother will say what a nice person he was.
And, And, And, that he was Educated. And that this was a mistake,
"his death and all". Then camp out at the Bush Compound.
Mexican/Visa-swim permitting..
/S
He has been Tali-banned
Keep up the good work guys!
Good hunting, boys!
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