Afghanistan militants planning 'huge' attack held in Kabul

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Source: BBC

Five militants suspected of planning a big attack in the Afghan capital Kabul have been arrested, officials say.

A truck carrying 10 tonnes of explosives was seized from the group, said a National Directorate of Security spokesman.

The men, thought to belong to the Haqqani militant network, were planning to assassinate the second vice-president, Mohammad Khalili, he said.

A video detailing the group's plans has also reported to have been found.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17796556

[lonestarnot]

1. 10 tons.

Are we ever going to get the fuck outta there?

[truth2power]

2. How's the progress on the pipeline? There's your answer. n/t

[Comrade Grumpy]

3. The troops are supposed to be out in 2014, but that begs a lot of questions.

Like, what then?

Protracted civil war in Afghanistan, like in the '80s and '90s?

A negotiated settlement with the Taliban?

[xtraxritical]

4. Who cares? Just get the f... out.