Six American service members were wounded, a spokesman for the U.S. military said. He said a person in an Afghan uniform appeared to have opened fire.
Author: MUJIB MASHAL
They Fight Suicide Bombers. But Can Afghan Police Fight Crime?
During a lull in terrorist attacks, Kabul residents are talking about how rampant crime has become. A long-militarized police force is finding it difficult to regear.
Afghan Votes Will Be Audited, Extending Monthslong Election Crisis
The dispute over the outcome of September’s presidential race is playing out while sensitive peace talks take place between the U.S. and the Taliban.
His Mother Worked to Find Him Love Despite War, Blindness and Loss
The war in Afghanistan has taken so much from the poet Zaheer Ahmad Zindani. His mother was determined to ensure it wouldn’t take his chance to marry.
Iran’s President Calls for Special Court on Downed Plane
The Revolutionary Guards arrested the person who made a video of a missile striking a passenger plane. The video undercut the military’s denials of responsibility.
As Iran and U.S. Trade Blows, Afghanistan Sweats Between the 2 Powers
Afghan officials fear that an escalation between Iran and the United States could hurt chances for peace with the Taliban during a critical time.
A Bitter Election Dispute Sends Afghanistan Back to the Brink
Abdullah Abdullah, a three-time contender for the presidency, is again at the center of an electoral crisis. This time, he insists he won’t compromise.
Afghanistan Needs Billions in Aid Even After a Peace Deal, World Bank Says
Analysts say that American hopes for a quick deal and then slashed spending could lead to a collapse after 18 years of international aid created an unsustainable economy.
In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban
The president said stalled talks with the militant group were back on and called for a cease-fire — something his negotiators had deemed unrealistic.
American Aid Worker for U.N. Is Killed in Afghan Capital
The killing of the United Nations employee underscores the growing threat to aid workers at a time Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian assistance.