This is War News Radio. When you think of attacks in Afghanistan, it's usually the Taliban that comes to mind. But over the last year and a half, a different name has been popping up in connection to some of the biggest and most complicated attacks in Afghanistan. The Haqqani network, an Afghan insurgent group, has been linked to attacks that include the infamous bombing at Kabul's Serena hotel, an assassination attempt on President Hamid Karzai, and an attack that killed 58 people at the Indian embassy in Kabul. The Haqqanis may also be involved in this week's kidnapping of an American soldier in Paktika province. But who are these mysterious fighters? Where did they come from, and how do they fit into the wider picture of the war? Emily Hager has the details. This piece was featured in "The Struggle at Home" on July 10, 2009.

This is War News Radio. When you think of attacks in Afghanistan, it's usually the Taliban that comes to mind. But over the last year and a half, a different name has been popping up in connection to some of the biggest and most complicated attacks in Afghanistan. The Haqqani network, an Afghan insurgent group, has been linked to attacks that include the infamous bombing at Kabul's Serena hotel, an assassination attempt on President Hamid Karzai, and an attack that killed 58 people at the Indian embassy in Kabul. The Haqqanis may also be involved in this week's kidnapping of an American soldier in Paktika province. But who are these mysterious fighters? Where did they come from, and how do they fit into the wider picture of the war? Emily Hager has the details. This piece was featured in "The Struggle at Home" on July 10, 2009.