Attackers in Army uniform storm government complex in western Afghanistan

The AfPak Channel | Jennifer Rowland | Eight suicide bombers wearing Afghan Army uniforms and driving Afghan National Army vehicles launched a complex attack on a government compound in the western province of Farah where more than a dozen Taliban prisoners were being transferred to court for trial on Wednesday, taking several people hostage in one of the buildings, and killing at least six civilians in the ensuing firefight. The attack began when two of the bombers detonated their explosives inside of a vehicle at the entrance to the compound, after which the other attackers jumped out of another vehicle and stormed the buildings, taking over the second floor of the provincial court building and continuing to fight off security forces there through Wednesday afternoon. (READ MORE)

7 Dead in Attack on Afghan Court

VOA | 3 April 2013 | Taliban militants have stormed a courthouse in western Afghanistan, killing at least seven people and injuring at least 70 others. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to reporters. Officials say Wednesday's assault occurred during the trial of 10 Taliban fighters at a courthouse in western Farah province. (READ MORE)

Gunmen hit Afghan government complex

UPI.com | 03 April 2013 | Kabul - A suicide bombing and gunfight at the provisional court for Farah province Wednesday killed at least six people and wounded dozens more, Afghan officials said. Officials said a bomb-filled vehicle exploded outside the courthouse, part of a provisional government complex, while a trial of Taliban suspects was proceeding, the BBC reported. Taliban insurgents claimed responsibility for the attack. (READ MORE)

Insurgents Seize Afghan Government Offices in Deadly Attack

AZAM AHMED | New York Times | April 3, 2013 | Kabul - Eight Taliban insurgents dressed in Afghan Army uniforms staged a complex assault on a provincial government compound in western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, killing at least six officials and civilians and seizing several hostages in one of the buildings, officials and witnesses said.  The attack in Farah Province coincided with the anticipated return of Afghanistan’s powerful intelligence chief, Asadullah Khalid, who was seriously wounded in a December suicide attack. (READ MORE)