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14 MAY 2012

AFG-PAK
Senior Peace Negotiator Assassinated: Pajhwok Unidentified gunmen killed High Peace Council member Maulvi Arsala Rahmani in Kabul. The assailants opened fire on the former Taliban leader and sitting member of the Senate when he was on his way to parliament. Rahmani had also learnt philosophy and was deputy leader of the Harak-iIslami Afghanistan party, and was minister of hajj and religious affairs during the mujahideen government. During the Taliban rule, he was the deputy higher education minister. (Source: Kabul, Afghanistan; Independent; Neutral) Afghans Take More Military Control from NATO in Transition: Al Arabiya Afghan President Karzai announced a new transfer of security control from NATO that will see local forces take responsibility for 75% of Afghanistans population. Afghanistan continues to move forward in securing the sovereign future of their country and the security of its borders, and this is another step in bringing the hope of greater prosperity to the Afghan people, ISAF Commander General Allen stated. (Source: Dubai, UAE; Independent; Neutral) 18 Militants Killed, 11 Injured in Afghan Operations: Khaama Press 18 Taliban militants were killed and 11 others were injured following military operations. Afghan national police conducted 11 joint military operations with the Afghan national army, Afghan intelligence and international coalition security forces at the Kapisa, Takhar, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Logar, Ghazni, Khost and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan. (Source: Kabul; Undetermined) Pakistan Condemns Murder of Afghan Peace Councils Member: Online International News Pakistan Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the assassination of prominent member of the Afghan High Peace Council, Arsala Rehmani. The Pakistan Government conveys its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Afghanistan on this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Rehmani. (Pakistan, Independent, undetermined) Khar Favors Lifting Supply Line Blockade: Express Tribune Foreign Minister Khar stressed that NATO supply routes should be reopened, saying it was in Pakistans interest to facilitate an international operation, and that there are many friendly countries whose supplies are also blocked. Regarding the supposed obligation to keep supply routes open, Khar stated that Pakistan was not bound, as the UN resolution only called for facilitation. She also rubbished the chances of sanctions being slapped on Pakistan because of the blockade. (Source: Islamabad, Pakistan; Undetermined)

(U) Maulvi Rahmani (Pajhwok, 13 May 2012)

OTHER TOPICS
7 Injured, Check Post Destroyed Iran Advance Nuclear Arms Baghdad to Host Powers Talks Sadr Warns Bahrain for Attacking Religious Leaders Saudis Seek Nazi-style Occupation of Bahrain 25.000 Troops Battle AQ30 AQ Killed In Yemen UN Under Fire in Syria 25 Killed in Syria Violence Several Dead in Tripoli Israel Steals Oil from Syrian Golan

(U) FM Khar (Express Tribune, 14 May 2012)

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Targeted: 7 Injured, Police Check Post Destroyed in Peshawar Blast: Express Tribune Seven people were injured when a police check post located in Peshawar was blown up in the jurisdiction area of the Chamkani police station. The check post was completely destroyed but all four constables who were manning the post escaped unhurt. An 8kg bomb, concealed in a pressure cooker, was planted near the check which was detonated via a remote control, destroying the check post and injuring seven passerby civilians. (Source: Islamabad, Pakistan; Undetermined)

IRAN
Exiles: Iran Advancing Active Nuclear Arms Program: Yediot Aharonot The exiled Iranian National Council of Resistance of Iran said that Iran has some 60 scientists and engineers involved in a concerted and expanding program to develop nuclear weapons under defense ministry auspices. The group has a spotty record with allegations about Iran's nuclear work, and should be treated with great skepticism, as the group is the political wing of the People's Mujahideen Organization of Iran (PMOI), which is classified as a terrorist organization. (Source: Tel Aviv; Independent) Official Stresses Baghdad's Capability to Host Iran-Powers Talks: Fars "We believe Iraqi officials are capable of organizing the meeting between Iran and the G5+1 properly, just as they organized several summits such as the Arab League summit," Deputy Foreign Minister Araqchi said. He added that the meeting between Iran and the Group 5+1 will be held in Baghdad without any issues, stressing that the positive outcome of the May 23 meeting would strengthen Iraq's status as a player on the regional and international scenes. (Source: Iran; Private; Anti-West)

IRAQ-ARABIAN PENINSULA
Sadr Warns Bahrain for Attacking Religious Leaders: Aswat al-Iraq Sadrist leader al-Sadr warned Bahrain from attacking religious leaders "who incite the people against it", including Sheikh Qassim. "We will not permit to touch Sheikh Qassim because he has lovers of Iraq and all Islamic countries, as well as in Bahrain", regarding any attack against Qassim is an attack against all. The Bahraini government is planning to stop the campaigns made by religious leaders in Shiite mosques against the government; the threats included withdrawing Qassims Bahraini nationality or putting him under house arrest. (Source: Iraq; Independent; Daily; Liberal/Pro-People's Advocate) Saudis Seek Nazi-style Occupation of Bahrain: Analyst: Press TV Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, are expected to meet and discuss closer union among the six countries on May 14. Saudi Arabia will merge initially with Bahrain in order for the six-member Arab council to reach unity. Some members of the council expressed concern about Saudi Arabias possible dominance over the other 5 countries if the council becomes unified. (Source: Iran, Govt. Funded, Anti-West) Nearly 25.000 Troops Battle Al-Qaeda in Abyan: Yemen Post About 25.000 Yemeni troops are taking part in a large-scale military campaign against Al-Qaeda in the Abyan governorate. Eight brigades of the Southern Military Region are fighting al-Qaeda with the aim of recapturing some terrorist-controlled. The brigades started the military campaign against Zinjibar and Jaar; a plan prepared by Yemeni and American experts, and approved by President Hadi. The US
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sent nearly 45 counter-terror trainers to Yemen in an effort to strengthen the Yemeni governments ability to fight al-Qaeda. (Source: Sana'a, Yemen; Undetermined) 30 Al-Qaida Militants Killed In Fighting In Yemen: Ya Libnan Government troops backed by warplanes and heavy artillery pounded al-Qaida positions in southern Yemen, killing at least 30 militants. The army launched its assault on the al-Hurur region of Abyan province, pushing out al-Qaida-linked fighters who controlled the area since last year. The militants fled by foot after government soldiers destroyed nearly a dozen tanks and vehicles mounted with rocket launchers seized by the militants last year. (Source: Lebanon, pro-Government)

PAN-AOR
UN Convoy Comes Under Fire in Syria: Zee News A convoy of UN observes in Syria came under fire while touring al-Qusair area near central Homs province. None of the observers were hit or injured, and minor damages were caused to one of the convoy's vehicles. This attack is the third targeting the UN observers since their arrival: a UN convoy was stoned last Friday while heading to the suburb of Dumair, none of the observers was injured; and last Wednesday, a roadside bomb ripped through the UN convoy while it was en route to southern Daraa province, injuring eight members of the accompanying security forces. (Source: India; Neutral) At Least 25 Killed in Syria Violence as U.N.-backed Truce Looks in Tatters: Al Arabiya Syrian regime forces shot dead 25 people after storming several opposition strongholds throughout the country. Army forces rained shells on rebel strongholds Douma and Rastan and an assault on alTamanaa Al-Ghab village in Hama province, a hotbed of opposition to President al-Assads regime, killed five civilians, wounded 18 and saw houses torched. The U.N. mission in Syria said it now has 189 military observers on the ground. (Source: Dubai, UAE; Independent; Neutral) Several Dead in Clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli: Al Jazeera At least four people were killed and another 24 injured after fighting erupted in Tripoli between residents loyal to Syrian President Basjar al-Assad and those supportive of the Syrian opposition. Rocket-propelled grenades and automatic rifles were used in the fighting in an Alawite enclave and surrounding Sunni neighborhoods. Lebanon is divided between the March 14 camp, backed by the US and Saudi Arabia, and the March 8 camp, which dominates the government and is supported by Syria and Iran. (Source: Doha, Qatar; Independent; Website of the TV Network; Neutral)

PAN-AOI
Zionist Entity Steals Oil from Occupied Syrian Golan: Sana The Zionist entity has decided to resume oil exploration operations in the occupied Syrian Golan, as decided by Israeli Energy Minister Uzi Landau and secretly approved by the Zionist Cabinet. The decision highlights Israels disregard for the international law and the international consensus that it must abide by the international legitimacy. Landau's extremist right-wing ideas have contributed to taking such decisions which aims at increasing oil production, while several Arab regimes are providing Israel with large amounts of oil and gas. (Source: Damascus, Official Govt news agency)
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