2010 in Afghanistan
See also: 2008 in Afghanistan, other events of 2010, 2009 in Afghanistan and Timeline of the War in Afghanistan (2001-present).
Events from the year 2010 in Afghanistan
January
- In late January, 2010, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner explained that France will not send any more combat troops to Afghanistan, reinforcing his country's opposition to joining the U.S.-led surge there.[1]
February
March
April
May
The Taliban announced an increased offensive during spring and launched several attacks against International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and Afghan government forces. Attacks included a car bomb against a NATO convoy in Kabul which killed 18 people including six NATO soldiers and separate attacks against two of the largest ISAF bases in Afghanistan, Bagram and Kandahar Air Bases.[2][3]
June
General. Stanley McChrystal is forced to resign after a controversial Rolling Stones magazine article. He was replaced by David Petraeus
Deaths
See also
References
- ^ By Tom Evans, CNN. "French minister: No more combat troops to Afghanistan". CNN.com. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Afghan insurgents attack key Nato base in Kandahar". BBC News. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ Vogt, Heidi (22 May 2010). "Insurgents attack NATO's Afghan base: It's the third major assault on military hubs in six days". Associated Press. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
