At least 32 civilians were killed at a politically tense time in the country, just days after the United States and the Taliban signed a deal for American troops to withdraw.
Author: NAJIM RAHIM and MUJIB MASHAL
Taliban Ramp Up Attacks on Afghans After Trump Says ‘No Violence’
Deadly assaults against Afghan forces have increased since the U.S. and Taliban signed a deal to end their war. Afghans worry about the ambiguity of the Taliban’s promises.
Afghan Warlord Escapes Arrest as Troops Turn City into War Zone
Afghan leaders sent combat forces to capture a belligerent warlord, but many critics believed the deadly raid was a political stunt gone awry.
Afghan City Survives Third Taliban Assault, but Loses a Top Defender
The war is increasingly fought as much on social media and television as it is on the battlefield. The city of Kunduz survived another siege, but a top spokesman did not.
Where Violence Can Strike Anywhere, Even at a Wedding Party on the Move
Soldiers opened fire on a wedding convoy, killing two young men, on another day of widespread violence across Afghanistan.
Violence Grows in Northern Afghanistan, but Neither Side Is Gaining Much Ground
The fighting has continued amid stalled efforts to persuade the Taliban to sit down for talks with the Afghan government.
Afghan Villagers Panning for Gold Die as Tunnels Collapse
At least 30 people were killed in Badakhshan Province after the makeshift tunnels where they were working collapsed because of heavy snowfall.