Afghanistan/Pakistan Tribal Regions -- War News Updates For July 8, 2008

Suicide Bombing At The Indian Embassy In Kabul

From The Chronicle Herald:

Deadly day in Afghanistan

ANDAHAR, Afghanistan — It was a record-setting day for violence in Afghanistan, offering a grim snapshot of a steady spike in suicide killings, roadside bombings, and civilian and military casualties.

A Canadian military medic renowned for his perpetually sunny disposition was pronounced dead from a roadside bomb.

A suicide car bomb outside the Indian Embassy killed 41 people and wounded nearly 150 others Monday, ripping through the building’s gates and scattering bodies and pools of blood across some of Kabul’s most protected streets.

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More News On Afghanistan

NATO soldier killed, 4 wounded in Afghan blast -- MSNBC
NATO soldier killed, 4 wounded in roadside bombing in Afghanistan -- China View
Now it's war against India in Afghanistan -- Asia Times
Kabul bomb shows dangers India faces in Afghanistan -- Reuters India
The Taleban: a proxy war -- Times Online
War in Afghanistan -- from bad to worse -- Miami Herald
Escalation in Afghanistan -- Captain's Journal
Kabul blast deepens tension between uneasy neighbours -- Globe and Mail
Taliban denies role in Kabul blast -- Canada.com
Pakistan: Islamabad has no link to Kabul bombing, says PM -- ADNKronos
Reports warn of more strikes in Kabul -- Washington Times
Old rivalries could reignite an explosive conflict -- Times Online
Afghan war finally grabs U.S. attention -- Toronto Star
41 killed in Kabul suicide strike at Indian embassy -- Long War Journal
Bomb kills 15 in Islamabad on anniversary of mosque siege -- Times Online
Pakistan: Deadly suicide bombing marks Red Mosque anniversary -- The Guardian
Troops to Stay In Bara -- Daily Times
Marines act as paymasters to Afghans -- LA Times
Pakistani intelligence's role in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
The Taliban Have A Plan That Sucks -- Strategy Page
Islamo Fascist Attempt To Reignite Global Violence, Destabilize Pakistan -- Strata-Sphere
Threat to Peshawar wakes up Pakistan’s generals -- Westhawk
Opinion: No military solution in Afghanistan -- Guardian
Opinion: the Real Threat To Pakistan -- Deccan Herald
US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 468 -- AP
Major insurgent attacks in Afghanistan since 2001 -- MSNBC

My Comment: The same tactics that were used in Iraq will need to be applied in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, I do not see the political will to do that. Expect the violence to peak before winter starts.