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Monday, April 16, 2012
Taliban Launch Assault on Kabul
The Taliban commenced their annual 'Spring Offensive' by launching a series of attacks on Kabul and the provinces of Logar and Paktia on April 15, 2012. Targets included the parliament buildings and several embassies in Kabul. Most of the attackers were apparently killed, but the survivors continue to skirmish with Afghan security forces.
South Sudan captures prisoners of war from North
Fighting continues between Sudan and South Sudan over Higleg. Both sides are ignoring international calls to stop the violence. And South Sudan says it has captured a number of prisoners of war from the North. Nazanine Moshiri reports from Juba.