Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2019-02-25

  Taliban, ISIS step up 'deliberate targeting' of civilians as deaths hit record high

  'It is time to put an end to this human misery and tragedy,' said Tadamichi Yamamoto, head of the UN mission in Afghanistan.

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  Terrorism

  2019-01-15

  Taliban claim Kabul truck bombing, warn more to follow

  Afghan officials suggested the latest bombing appeared to be an attempt to derail the burgeoning peace process, vowing that it would not go unanswered.

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  Terrorism

  2018-11-26

  Government orders investigation of attack on army mosque in Khost

  Although ISIS claimed responsibility, President Ashraf Ghani put part of the blame on the Taliban and on sanctuaries of suicide bombers in neighbouring countries.

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  Terrorism

  2018-11-21

  Victims recount 'absolute horror' in Kabul bombing on Prophet's birthday

  A suicide bomb tore through a banquet hall filled with hundreds of religious scholars gathered to mark the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, killing at least 55 people.

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  Terrorism

  2018-11-15

  Afghans flee 'absolute terror' of Taliban violence in Ghazni Province

  Thousands of people abandoned their homes in Hazara-dominated areas in the province the past week, as the Taliban intensified their fighting, killing dozens of innocent civilians.

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  Terrorism

  2018-11-09

  Taliban militants extort ushr from Kunduz farmers

  Through threats of violence and imprisonment, the Taliban militants pressure local farmers to pay ushr and then use the proceeds to fight the Afghan government, locals say.

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  Terrorism

  2018-09-17

  Al-Qaeda slams Muslims for doubting its role in September 11 attacks

  Seventeen years later, al-Qaeda is still focused on its 'victory' in the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, debunking conspiracy theorists -- and proving its loss of relevance.

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  Terrorism

  2018-09-14

  ISIS supporters accuse each other of betrayal online

  In one incident, ISIS elements accused a long-time supporter of the group of being a spy and of spreading false news in an attempt to destabilise the group and sow discord among its members.

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  Terrorism

  2018-09-11

  Suicide attacks in Nangarhar kill dozens of protesters and schoolchildren

  In one of the attacks, bombs went off in front of two schools for young children in Jalalabad.

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  Terrorism

  2018-09-06

  ISIS attack turns Kabul wrestling session into massacre

  ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which Afghan officials say killed at least 26 people and wounded 91.