At least 37 pro-government forces and 76 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
Tag: Taliban
On Afghan Highways, Even the Police Fear the Taliban’s Toll Collectors
As the U.S. retreats and peace talks stall, the Taliban have increasingly taken over Afghanistan’s highways, raising millions in unofficial taxes and strengthening their negotiating position.
Deadly Taliban Attack Probably Used Drone, a Worrisome Shift
The strike targeted the governor’s compound in Kunduz, a province that has seen heavy fighting despite peace talks between Taliban and Afghan government negotiators.
An Ancient Hill and Forgotten Dead: Afghanistan’s Haunted Outpost
Its name was Observation Post Rock. The outpost is the backdrop for a ghost story, and is known for strange voices, radio static and the creeping fear of being watched.
Al Qaeda Feels Losses in Syria and Afghanistan but Stays Resilient
American drones and U.S. allies killed several Qaeda leaders and operatives in the past week. But the organization has “ingrained itself in local communities and conflicts,” according to the U.N.
How an Afghan Political Crisis Derailed Payments to War Victims
Sometimes money is the only form of justice for those who lost loved ones in Afghanistan’s unending war.
Deadly Explosion Hits Kabul Tutoring Center
At least 24 people were killed and 57 wounded in latest attack, which happened as peace talks are at an impasse and as violence rises across Afghanistan.
Turning the Lights Down on the At War Channel
The Times project that has provided original reporting and firsthand accounts of conflict is winding down.
This Ex-Taliban Commander Is Now the Face of Afghan Security
Rahmatullah Andar once fought the government and then turned against the Taliban. Now he is a prominent spokesman, and his story is an example of the long war’s many plot twists.
Top General Declines to Endorse Trump’s Afghan Withdrawal Timeline
The comments from Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, came after the White House tripped over itself on the issue of Afghanistan troop levels in recent days.