Tag: Taliban
Taliban bombs US convoy in Kabul, casualties uncertain
A car bomb targeting a U.S. convoy exploded in Kabul, the Afghan capital on Friday, wounding four U.S. service members…
U.S. recommends ‘faster progress’ in negotiations with Taliban
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, on Friday said “faster progress’’ is needed in negotiations with the…
Taliban militants attack military base, kill 43 in Afghan
Dozens of Afghan security personnel were killed by Taliban militants who overran a military intelligence base near Kabul, officials have…
‘Little Messi’ and family flee home
The Afgan born Murtaza Ahmadi popularly regarded as ‘little Messi’ and family have been forced to flee their home in southeastern…
Taliban attack kills 11 Security Personnel in Afghanistan
No fewer than 11Security Personnel were killed and 12 others injured after the Taliban insurgents attacked a military base in…
Taliban attacks kill 56, injure 379 on Afghan election day
Taliban attacks on the Afghan parliamentary elections left no fewer than 56 civilians dead and 379 wounded, the UN Assistance…
Taliban bomb maker, wife, 2 kids killed in blast
A Taliban bomb maker, his wife and two children were killed as his device exploded prematurely in his home in…
Taliban urges Afghans to boycott parliamentary elections
The Taliban on Monday directed Afghans to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for Oct. 20, as they ramp up attacks…
U.S. intensifies strikes on Taliban
U.S. has intensified strikes on Taliban after its decision to partake in a settlement meeting in Moscow, Mr Delawar Aimaq,…
Founder of militant Afghan Haqqani network dies after long illness
Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant Haqqani network, one of the most powerful and feared groups in the Afghan insurgency,…
Taliban militants kidnap dozens of bus passengers in Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents kidnapped dozens of passengers after stopping three buses in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province, a government official said on…
Elections: Pakistan spy agencies warn of extremist groups
Pakistan’s counter-terrorism forces on Wednesday warned that extremist groups are planning to target political leaders and rallies in the run-up…
Taliban assure Afghans of bright future
The Taliban on Wednesday assured Afghans of a bright future, once the “American invaders” had left Afghanistan.
Retaliation! Taliban shuts down 27 schools in northern Afghanistan
Taliban militants in an act of retaliation have closed down 27 primary and secondary schools in the northern province of…
U.S. military strikes Taliban meeting in Afghanistan
U.S. forces in Afghanistan targeted a meeting of Taliban leaders in Musa Qala district of the restive southern Helmand province…