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Chronology: All time shown below are approximate Eastern Daylight Times.

Tuesday, March 12, 2002

NOTE: Reports from news sources involving movements or operations of United States military personnel NOT confirmed by named U.S. government officials will be labeled as such.

DefendAmerica.mil
The latest news on the war on terror from the U.S. Department of Defense
Most Wanted Terrorist List (FBI)
To Report Terrorist Activities to the FBI (FBI)

Map of Current  Military Action in Afghanistan (CNN)

Threat Condition Yellow (Elevated Condition)

Also Today: Hoping to avoid confusion caused by previous non-specific warnings of terrorist attacks, the Office of Homeland Security has announced a color-coded terrorist threat assessment system. Threat condition levels range from Green (low risk) to Red (severe risk). Homeland Security Director Ridge officially placed the U.S. on Yellow (elevated condition) alert. [Details on About]

1:30 pm - The Pentagon confirmed that U.S.-led forces were now in a mopping up phase of their attacks against al Qaeda and Taliban holdouts in the Shahi Kot area of eastern Afghanistan. "Much fewer in number, al Qaeda forces are still holed-up in small pockets scattered throughout the area,"  said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Rosa. "I wouldn't characterize it as being over. There is still work to be done." [See: Mountain Battle Near Gardez Winding Down, Pentagon Says (Reuters)]

Not Confirmed: 9:30 am - A senior Afghan general reported that U.S. and Afghan troops had overrun all remaining al Qaeda and Taliban positions in the Shahi Kot area of eastern Afghanistan and that surviving rebel fighters were retreating. "The battle of Shahi Kot is over. A coalition of both Afghan and U.S. forces has taken control of the entire Shahi Kot Valley," General Abdullah Joyenda told reporters. "The Taliban and al Qaeda are retreating toward the frontier with Pakistan." [See: Afghan General Says Battle Over, Rebels Retreat (Reuters)]

4:00 am - U.S. bombers resumed their attacks on remaining al Qaeda and Taliban holdouts in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan as hundreds of Afghan ground troops massed near Shahi Kot for what they hope will be a final assault. [See: U.S. Bombs Afghan Caves; Troops Await Advance Order (Reuters)]

Israeli - Palestinian Crisis
37 More Killed in Mideast Violence (Reuters)
Israel Kills 29 Palestinians in Sweeping Offensive (Reuters)

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