The attack, which came at the end of a particularly violent week, underlined growing concerns about the American troop withdrawal.
Tag: Kabul (Afghanistan)
Afghan War Casualty Report: May 2021
At least 140 pro-government forces and 44 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghan Blast on Eve of U.S. Pullout Deadline Kills at Least 27
If the blast was the work of the Taliban, as the Afghan government asserts, it would be the most overt signal yet that the peace deal is off.
Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, Visits Afghanistan
The American secretary of state said the trip was intended to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to Afghanistan.
Afghan War Casualty Report: April 2021
At least 72 pro-government forces and 18 civilians were killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
In Kabul’s Streets, Dogs Rule the Night
Almost every city in the world has to deal with street crime, and some with dog packs. But few, if any, have to navigate such an underworld while also confronting unrelenting war.
The Taliban’s Secret Prisons: A Reporter’s Perilous Trip
A perilous trip to find out more about these brutal incarcerations led to a wrenching interview and something extremely rare on this job: a hug.
U.S. Pushes U.N.-Led Peace Conference in Letter to Afghan Leader
In blunt terms, Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks to jump-start stalled negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
Afghan War Casualty Report: March 2021
At least 21 pro-government forces and 22 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
They Built Libraries to Honor Loved Ones, Women Felled by Bombings
As negotiations push forward, it is unclear whether Afghanistan can achieve peace with the Taliban while preserving gains made on women’s rights and education.