Afghan commanders promised last year to stop fighting a static “checkpoint war.” But most of their soldiers are still hunkered down in their bases.
Tag: Afghan National Army
‘What Kind of Peace Talks Are These?’: On the Front Lines of a 17-Year War
As talks with the Taliban proceed, soldiers and police officers reflect on the pain of making peace with a deadly nemesis.
Seeking Revenge, Taliban Target Afghan Soldiers’ Families
In one shocking case, a sergeant sent his wife and son to the wedding of his nephew — a Taliban infiltrator, who killed them.
How the Taliban Infiltrated a Vital Afghan Army Base — Again
New details from an attack on Camp Bastion, once the British and American headquarters in troubled Helmand Province, shows more weaknesses of the Afghan military.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: May 3-9
At least 80 pro-government forces and 47 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Taliban Kill Dozens of Security Forces in Major Strike in Afghanistan
Two days after the attack, Afghan officials said they still did not have all the details or a death toll, but a lawmaker from the area put the number dead at 65.
After Deadly Insider Attack, U.S. Airstrikes Kill 14 Civilians, Afghans Say
American and Afghan forces traded fire, provoked by a Taliban insider. Then, Afghan officials say, an American airstrike hit the home of a large refugee family.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: March 8-14
At least 74 pro-government forces and 26 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghan Army Base Is Wiped Out by U.S. Airstrikes, Officials Say
The airstrikes came after a firefight broke out between Afghan and American forces, officials said. At least 16 Afghans were either killed or hurt.
Taliban Wipe Out an Afghan Army Company While Talking Peace With the U.S.
In a large-scale attack in western Afghanistan, the Taliban killed 16 soldiers and captured 40, even as their negotiators met with American envoys in Qatar.