At least 45 pro-government forces and 12 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
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Missing Flowers and Bitter Politics Put a Damper on Afghan Nowruz Party
Nothing ever completely stops the sprawling Persian New Year party in Mazar-i-Sharif. But fears of factional violence cast a chill on the revelry this year.
Kabul Dispatch: Bombed by ISIS, an Afghan Wrestling Club Is Back: ‘They Can’t Stop Us’
The wrestlers of the Maiwand club have taken their revenge. Their gym is bigger, better and busier than it was before.
After Big Cricket Win, Afghanistan Pauses to Celebrate
Afghanistan’s cricket team set off jubilation at home by winning its first-ever cricket Test match, the sport’s highest level of competition.
Players Say Soccer Chief Sexually Abused Them for Years. He May Still Win.
Some women who accused the head of the Afghan soccer federation of assaulting them are now being threatened into withdrawing charges, a leading player says.
Taliban Capture About 150 Afghan Soldiers After Chase Into Turkmenistan
The neighboring country forced the troops back across the border, officials said, in what is believed to be the biggest setback for the Afghan security forces since a Taliban offensive in August.
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 Official Warns of U.S. Deal With Taliban ‘That Doesn’t End in Peace’
Hamdullah Mohib, the Afghan national security adviser, said that negotiations were “increasing the legitimacy of the Taliban” and “decreasing the legitimacy of the Afghan government.”
A Taliban Leader, Eyeing U.S. Peace Deal, Speaks to Afghans’ Fears
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who is leading the insurgents’ talks with the Americans, promised “respect” and “mercy” amid worries about a Taliban return to power.
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.