Guests arrived for inaugurations of both President Ashraf Ghani and his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, despite marathon talks to try to avoid a split government.
Tag: Kabul (Afghanistan)
Ghani Takes the Oath of Afghan President. His Rival Does, Too.
Marathon talks to avoid a split government in Kabul failed, sending the country deeper into a political crisis during Taliban peace negotiations.
Gunmen Kill Dozens at Event Attended by Afghan Politicians
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.
Afghan War Casualty Report: March 2020
At least 88 pro-government forces and 13 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
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 War Casualty Report: February 2020
At least 23 pro-government forces and seven civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
Afghan War Casualty Report: January 2020
At least 109 pro-government forces and 11 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
Afghan War Casualty Report: December 2019
At least 57 pro-government forces and 27 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
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.
Afghan War Casualty Report: November 2019
At least 29 pro-government forces and 34 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.