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2019-12-04

| Security

Renowned Japanese doctor, 5 Afghans killed in Nangarhar attack

Renowned Japanese doctor, 5 Afghans killed in Nangarhar attack

President Ashraf Ghani described the physician as 'one of the closest friends of Afghanistan'.

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Iranian regime's warm reception of Taliban draws anger in Afghanistan

2019-12-03

| Politics
Iranian regime's warm reception of Taliban draws anger in Afghanistan

No government has the right to meet with the Taliban without the presence of the Afghan government, officials say.
Deadly blast in Kunduz highlights continuing danger of land mines

2019-12-03

| Security
Deadly blast in Kunduz highlights continuing danger of land mines

The blast killed 15 civilians, including 8 children, while 164 countries agreed to work toward a 'mine free' world by 2025.
Taliban fighters surrendering in Ghor pledge support against former comrades

2019-12-02

| Security
Taliban fighters surrendering in Ghor pledge support against former comrades

'When we were with the Taliban, we lived in fear day and night,' said one militant who surrendered.

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Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?

One of the key points to any potential agreement is that the Taliban disavow al-Qaeda and promise to never allow Afghan soil to be used as a staging ground for terrorist groups.
Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?
Image of vaunted Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani 'inflated'

2019-12-02

| Politics
Image of vaunted Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani 'inflated'

IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani has been touted as a mastermind by pro-Iran media, but his achievements tell another story.
Taliban encircle innocent residents of Jawand District with land mines

2019-11-29

| Security
Taliban encircle innocent residents of Jawand District with land mines

The Taliban have surrounded the Badghis Province district with land mines, preventing residents from leaving and blocking food and medical supplies from reaching those in need.
Greenhouse project helps thousands of Afghan women sow a better life

2019-11-28

| Economy
Greenhouse project helps thousands of Afghan women sow a better life

No longer held back by the oppressive Taliban regime, women are taking advantage of programmes aimed at helping them provide for their families.
Dozens more ISIS fighters lay down their arms in Nangarhar

2019-11-27

| Security
Dozens more ISIS fighters lay down their arms in Nangarhar

The latest group is joining almost 200 other militants who surrendered earlier this month.
Taliban lose over 100 fighters in joint security operations in Zabul

2019-11-26

| Security
Taliban lose over 100 fighters in joint security operations in Zabul

Joint Afghan forces inflicted record casualties and massive financial losses on Taliban fighters in Zabul Province during a two-month security operation.
Following rout of Taliban, peace returns to Farah city

2019-11-25

| Security
Following rout of Taliban, peace returns to Farah city

Security forces have forced the militants to withdraw from the area over the past two months.
UN credits Afghan government for tackling violence against women

2019-11-25

| Women's Rights
UN credits Afghan government for tackling violence against women

While women have made significant gains since the days of the Taliban, they still are subject to deeply held sexist beliefs that persist across Afghanistan.
Taliban bar Maidan Wardak girls from studying beyond 6th grade

2019-11-22

| Education
Taliban bar Maidan Wardak girls from studying beyond 6th grade

The militants are taking revenge on innocent children after facing heavy casualties and financial losses in operations conducted by Afghan and international forces.
Liberated residents of western provinces recount Taliban atrocities

2019-11-22

| Security
Liberated residents of western provinces recount Taliban atrocities

Public uprising forces and locals played a role in helping drive militants out of the area.

Spotlight

Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?
Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?

One of the key points to any potential agreement is that the Taliban disavow al-Qaeda and promise to never allow Afghan soil to be used as a staging ground for terrorist groups.

Poll

Do you believe the Taliban still maintain strong ties with al-Qaeda?

View Results