LA Times:

In a statement, the Taliban warned civilians to avoid public gatherings, military bases and convoys, as well as government buildings.

Christopher Frizzelle was The Stranger's print editor, and first joined the staff in 2003. He was the editor-in-chief from 2007 to 2016, and edited the story by Eli Sanders that won a 2012 Pulitzer...

12 replies on “Taliban Announces Spring Offensive”

  1. @6: he promised to withdraw from Iraq and put our efforts into Afghanistan, then begin withdrawing from there this summer. that is still the plan as far as i’ve heard.

    the Taliban can announce spring offensives all they want, that doesn’t mean they’ll hold territory.

  2. Kinaidos: You beat me to it.

    ‘The House of the Talib are proud to announce their new spring line. We’ve gone for covering—and kicky!—burqas for the ladies, and for the men an ensemble inspired by traditional Pashtun styles and fabrics, perfect for warlike xenophobia, heart-warming courtesy to favoured guests, and rampant pæderasty alike!!! All accessorised with AK-47s, RPGs, RSTs, and the hot opiod scent of an Afghan spring!!!

  3. LOL, good point. Is this Offensive? They voted on this at http://www.isthatoffensive.com and the YES votes won! It’s a cool site, where you can debate/vote on the simple question each day: “Is That Offensive” — they aren’t selling anything, just a fun site to check in on the hot topics of the day. Check it out!

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