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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 -
U.S. Special Forces Soldier, Another Victim of War in Afghanistan
A U.S. special forces soldier was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense said Sunday.
Monday, 15 July , 2019 -
Child Suicide Bomber Kills Five, Injures 40 in Wedding Attack
Five people have been killed and 40 injured in a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan Friday that local officials say was carried out by a minor.
Saturday, 13 July , 2019 -
Taliban, Afghan Delegates Agreed on Road Map to Reduce Violence
The Taliban and delegates representing Afghan society have agreed upon a road map for a future political settlement in what is seen as a major step toward ending Afghanistan’s nearly 18-year war.
Tuesday, 9 July , 2019 -
Former US Commander Recalls Three Big Mistakes US Made in Afghanistan
War is often filled with its share of mistakes, some are the result of changing circumstances on the ground, while others are more systemic. The US has committed more than a few during its 18 years in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019 -
Kabul on Fire, Taliban Blast Left at least 10 Killed and 65 Injured
Taliban claims responsibility for blast and attack near the defence ministry that kills 10, injures at least 65.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Taliban Attack Kills 8 Election Officials in Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents killed eight election officials in a bomb attack in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan officials said on Sunday.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Thousands of Afghans Rally for Definitive Ceasefire in a 18-years War-torn Country
The event was organized by the People’s Peace Movement, composed of members of civil society who are “marchers for peace”. Spokesman kidnapped (and released) two weeks ago: “We are not afraid of being attacked. We work among the Taliban to build bridges ”.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019 -
Taliban: US Has Agreed to Full Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
The United States explicitly stated Tuesday it is seeking a comprehensive peace agreement with the Taliban covering counterterrorism, withdrawal of US troops, intra-Afghan talks to find a political settlement to the war and a permanent cease-fire.
Wednesday, 19 June , 2019 -
IS in Afghanistan Remains a ‘Very Worrisome’ Threat, McKenzie
The Islamic State group in Afghanistan is a “very worrisome” threat to the United States, and U.S. counterterrorism efforts have yet to shrink its extremist ambitions, a senior American general said Wednesday.
Saturday, 15 June , 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 -
Zalmay Khalilzad; Afghanistan Peace Negotiations Entering a New Stage
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad who arrived in Kabul on Sunday says that he will “stay here for some time on this trip” and that he will have consultations with a wide range of people.
Monday, 10 June , 2019 -
Afghan Interpreter for Canada Crippled during Afghanistan War Denied Entry into Canada
Niaz Hussaini was an Afghan interpreter on the battlefield during the Afghanistan War and lost both legs in a Rocket Propelled Grenade attack. He also worked for the U.S. military and was moved to Sacramento, California after the war ended. He wants to live in Canada instead but hasn’t been allowed to move here.
Monday, 10 June , 2019 -
Taliban Left 14 Militiamen Dead in a Attack in Western Afghanistan
An Afghan official says the Taliban have killed at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in an attack on checkpoints in the western Ghor province.
Saturday, 8 June , 2019 -
Taliban Left Nine Others Dead in Afghanistan, Rejecting Truce Calls; US Drones Responded
Violent bomb blasts continued to shake Afghanistan as Taliban militants have rejected calls for a holiday truce.
Monday, 3 June , 2019 -
Hitting Hard the Heart of Kabul, Taliban’s Strategic Response to the Ceasefire Request
Taliban’s occasional attacks carried out recently in Afghanistan and over the US Counterpart International in Kabul is an approach toward the ceasefire request of Afghan government and loya Jirga’s proposed resolution for the peace.
Sunday, 2 June , 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 -
Afghanistan Reacted to US Decision to Cut its Allocated Budget for Afghan Military
The US government in the latest move planned to cut $604 million of its allocated budget for Afghanistan military for building US-Mexico border wall.
Tuesday, 14 May , 2019 -
UN Probes Casualty Claims from US Strikes in Afghanistan
The UN’s Afghanistan mission said Monday it was probing allegations of civilian casualties resulting from US air strikes against purported drug-making facilities in western Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 14 May , 2019 -
Afghanistan Arg Vehemently Warned Taliban Group
If the Taliban is not willing to negotiate with the Afghanistan government, military will be taken action against them, said the Deputy Spokesperson to the President
Monday, 13 May , 2019
