In Afghanistan’s protracted war, weddings have provided a rare respite from the violence. On Saturday, a bomber took away even that.
Tag: Kabul (Afghanistan)
63 Killed as Explosion Turns Kabul Wedding Into Carnage
Images from a wedding hall showed wrecked tables and scattered bodies.
Afghan War Casualty Report: August 9-15
At least nine pro-government forces and 11 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghan War Casualty Report: August 2-8
At least 97 pro-government forces and 35 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Violence in Afghanistan Worsens as U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks Plod On
Insurgents claimed responsibility for a bombing in Kabul that killed 14 and wounded scores, a majority of them civilians.
Afghan War Casualty Report: July 25-Aug. 1
At least 112 pro-government forces and 69 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghan War Casualty Report: July 19-25
At least 55 pro-government forces and 54 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
The Taliban Promise to Protect Women. Here’s Why Women Don’t Believe Them.
We traveled across the country and asked women about their fears of losing the hard-won freedoms they’ve gained in the last 18 years.
Afghan War Casualty Report: May 31-June 6
At least 50 pro-government forces and 19 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Missing Millions Put an American-Funded Afghan College Under Scrutiny
The American University of Afghanistan is at risk of closing after United States government investigators said they could not account for $63 million in spending.