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Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high: UN

Jul 15, 2018 13:35

United Nations (UN) figures show that the number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan’s long-running conflict hit a record high of 1,692 fatalities in the first six months of 2018.
US, NATO main sponsors of Taliban, trade of narcotics in Afghanistan: Russia

Jul 13, 2018 12:34

Russia has charged the US military with being the chief sponsor of Taliban militants in Afghanistan, saying that during the active presence of US-led NATO forces in the country, the production and distribution of narcotics had drastically surged there.
Thousands of Pakistanis attend funeral of anti-Taliban politician

Jul 11, 2018 16:33

Thousands have flocked to the funeral of a senior Pakistani politician and a group of other activists who were killed during an anti-Taliban event in the country’s troubled northwest.
Tensions rise as protest in north Afghanistan turns violent

Jul 04, 2018 19:04

At least one person was killed and nine were wounded in the Afghan province of Faryab on Wednesday during a protest that underlined the tension between powerful regional leaders and President Ashraf Ghani ahead of elections due in October.
Deadly explosion hits Afghanistan's Jalalabad

Jul 02, 2018 04:05

At least a dozen people have lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in an explosion that hit the city center in eastern Afghanistan's Jalalabad.
Afghan president declares end to truce with Taliban, renews call for peace

Jun 30, 2018 10:36

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani has formally announced an end to the government’s unilateral ceasefire with Taliban insurgents, but called on the militant group to accept comprehensive peace talks.
Pakistani Taliban pick Noor Wali Mahsud as new chief

Jun 23, 2018 16:35

The Pakistani branch of the Taliban, known as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has chosen a new chief to replace its slain leader Mullah Fazlullah.
Taliban kill 16 police, 2 civilians in western Afghanistan

Jun 22, 2018 11:35

Taliban militants in Afghanistan have killed at least 16 police officers and two civilians in the western province of Badghis, officials announced.
Taliban kill 30 Afghan soldiers in 1st major raid after truce

Jun 20, 2018 16:59

Taliban militants have launched multiple attacks in western Afghanistan, capturing a military base and killing at least 30 soldiers, only two days after the militants announced the end of a three-day ceasefire.
Peace marchers arrive in Afghan capital as Taliban end truce

Jun 18, 2018 11:57

After walking hundreds of kilometers across Afghanistan, dozens of peace marchers have arrived in the capital, Kabul, just as the Taliban militant group ends a ceasefire agreement and resumes its attacks.