Taliban Announce Start of Annual Afghan Offensive

By: The Associated Press Email

Posted: Wed 9:41 AM, May 02, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban have warned they will officially start their annual "spring offensive" in Afghanistan on Thursday.

Wednesday's announcement comes hours after a brazen attack on a foreigners' housing compound in Kabul that killed seven people shortly after a surprise visit by President Barack Obama.

The offensive comes every year as the country's snows melt, making both travel and fighting easier. It normally leads to a surge of militant attacks throughout the country as the Taliban attempt to retake lost territory and intimidate the Afghan government.

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Taliban Announce Start of Annual Afghan Offensive

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