Who And What Is The Haqqani Network

Crime family: Jalaluddin Haqqani, right, formed the Haqqani networkin the 80s to combat Soviet forces in Afghanistan

'If They Find You're Connected To The Government, You’ll Turn Up In The Morgue': Meet The 'Sopranos Of Afghanistan' Targeting The U.S. -- Daily Mail

A ruthless crime family reminiscent of a mafia film is emerging as the driving force behind large scale attacks throughout Afghanistan.

Known as the Haqqani network, the group has reportedly built its reputation on drug smuggling, extortion and kidnapping for years.

In the 1980s, the Haqqanis weren’t enemies of the U.S., but allies, as they fired CIA-provided missiles to strike Soviet planes over Afghanistan.

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Update: Who are the Haqqanis? -- NDTV

My Comment: After 10 years of war, the Americans are finally focusing (at least publicly) on the militant group that counts.