Obama's visit was not a secret to Twitter users in Afghanistan

Most people didn't know about Obama's secret visit to Afghanistan until it happened. But Twitter users in the country had notification several hours before his arrival.

Social networks are part of the current world - any news can be spread within seconds to literally anywhere in the world.

It is obvious why President Barack Obama wished to keep his arrival in Afghanistan a secret. With concerns about the Taliban and recent attacks on diplomats and the NATO headquarters in Kabul, care had to be taken to protect the U.S. president. Obama was in the country to sign a post-war agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

However, Afghanistan's Twitter users were online and tweeting about Obama's visit several hours before his plane even touched down... read full article.

Explosions in Kabul follow Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan

Five explosions hit the Afghan capital on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven deaths. The attacks follow the surprise visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to the country.

Digital Journal reported yesterday on the surprise trip President Barack Obama made to Afghanistan on May 1, 2012.

Obama was in Kabul to sign a strategic agreement to cement U.S. military and financial support to Afghanistan beyond the 2014 withdrawal. Obama also made an address to the American nation from the military base at Bagram, showcasing his military achievements and also promising to end the war “responsibly.”...  read full article and view video.

Afghan Taliban bombs diplomats & NATO HQ in revenge against US

In retaliation for recent events, including the Kandahar massacre, burning of the Koran and the U.S. marines urinating on dead bodies, the Taliban launched coordinated attacks.

In one of the most serious Taliban assaults in the last 11 years, attacks were made on NATO headquarters in Kabul and on the diplomatic area, and also targeted adjoining provinces.

The Afghanistan International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has confirmed multiple attacks on 7 locations across Kabul.

In the attacks, the Afghan parliament was hit by rocket fire and residents reported explosions near the building. Attackers attempting to enter the building were driven back by security forces... read full article.