The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Dozens of Afghan troops surrender to Taliban in Helmand
• The Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacks
• Terrorists strike throughout the city of Paris

Dozens of Afghan troops surrender to Taliban in Helmand Posted: 14 Nov 2015 09:26 AM PST Sixty-five Afghan soldiers and several of their officers laid down their weapons and surrendered to the Taliban in the embattled district of Sangin in the southern province of Helmand.

The Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacks Posted: 13 Nov 2015 10:36 PM PST The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for yesterday's coordinated terrorist attacks throughout Paris. The group has released a statement and an audio recording of the claim in several languages. The Islamic State says "eight brothers equipped with explosive belts and assault rifles attacked precisely chosen targets in the center of the capital of France." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Terrorists strike throughout the city of Paris Posted: 13 Nov 2015 01:50 PM PST Terrorists struck several locations throughout the city of Paris this evening. Initial reports say more than 150 people were killed. The coordinated assaults are similar to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, which paralyzed an entire city.