Afghan Taliban Announces Launch Of Annual Spring Offensive

The Afghan Taliban has announced the launch of its annual spring offensive. In a statement released online on April 25, the militant group said the offensive, dubbed Al-Khandaq, or The Trench, will be "mainly focusing on crushing, killing, and capturing American invaders." The Americans' "internal supporters" -- the Afghan government and troops -- are considered secondary priorities. The statement said the offensive was organized by the Military Commission of the Taliban. It is named after the Battle Of Khandaq...