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Islamic State Making Territorial Gains in Afghanistan, Pentagon Reports
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province has gained control of territory in Afghanistan over the last six months, according to the latest Pentagon report to Congress.
Wednesday, 17 July , 2019 -
490 Taliban Forces Released by Afghanistan Gov. Without Conditions
The Afghan government released 490 Taliban fighters and commanders from its prisons earlier this month, as part of a goodwill gesture to persuade the militant group to come to the table for direct talks with the Ashraf Ghani-led administration.
Saturday, 15 June , 2019 -
Attacks on Schools in Afghanistan Tripled in 2018, UN Agency
Attacks on schools in Afghanistan tripled between 2017 and 2018, surging from 68 to 192, according to the UN children’s agency, Unicef, the first increase since 2015.
Tuesday, 28 May , 2019 -
Afghan Security Forces Mistakenly Kill 6 Civilians in Fight against Afghanistan
An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.
Sunday, 26 May , 2019 -
A Roadside Blast in Western Afghanistan Left Three Children Killed
Another 20 people wounded in the explosion that went off in a market in Herat province.
Monday, 20 May , 2019 -
Islamic State Commander Killed in Afghanistan, U.S. Forces Say
A senior commander of the Islamic State militant group was killed in Afghanistan in a raid, U.S. Forces Afghanistan said on Saturday.
Monday, 14 January , 2019 -
Taliban Series of Attack Left 23 Afghan Police Dead and Thousands wounded
Fighters kill at least 23 police officers,as armed group storms security posts in northern Sar-e-Pul province on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 2 January , 2019 -
US General: Troop Reduction in Afghanistan, Rumors
The U.S. commander of international forces in Afghanistan said Sunday he has not received orders for a troop withdrawal from the country.
Monday, 24 December , 2018 -
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Face Another Test
Pakistan and Afghanistan appear to have been locked in a renewed diplomatic row, following the killing of a Pakistani police officer on Afghan soil.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Abducted Pakistani Police Officer’s Body Found in Afghanistan
Afghan authorities Thursday returned the body of a Pakistani policeman who disappeared in Islamabad about three weeks ago and was found dead in an Afghan border region, an unsolved killing that has worsened tensions between the uneasy neighbors.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Midyear Update on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 30 June 2018
Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties.
Monday, 16 July , 2018 -
Over 3.5 million Afghan Children Missing right to Education: Save the Children
Save the Children released a report Monday, saying that already over 3.5 million children are missing out their right to education in Afghanistan.
Monday, 16 July , 2018 -
Ashraf Ghani Orders Probe Into Alleged Misconduct by Afghan Forсes
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has ordered an immediate probe into the alleged misconduct by the Afghan forces after a video emerged purportedly showing armed forces beating and torturing the security personnel of Nizamuddin Qaisari.
Monday, 16 July , 2018 -
20 ISIS militants killed in joint Afghan and US forces raids: MoD
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says at least twenty ISIS militants have been killed during the joint raids of the Afghan and US forces in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018 -
Khost Residents Embark On Sit-In As Momentum Gathers
The Helmand peace campaign, launched almost two weeks ago, is starting to gather momentum across the country as more protestors launch similar sit-in campaigns.
Sunday, 8 April , 2018 -
Afghan forces kill 66 militants in 24 hours
Afghan forces have killed 66 militants in operations during the past 24 hours, the country’s defense ministry said Sunday.
Sunday, 8 April , 2018 -
Pakistan calls on Afghan Taliban to join peace process
Prime Minister Shahid Abbasi urges Taliban to avail the Afghan government’s latest offer of direct talks without delay.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018 -
More than 60 Insurgents Killed in Military Operations
More than 60 Insurgents Killed in Afghan security forces operations in the past day…
Monday, 26 March , 2018
