Afghan officials fear that an escalation between Iran and the United States could hurt chances for peace with the Taliban during a critical time.
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Afghan War Casualty Report: January 2020
At least 109 pro-government forces and 11 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
A Country Where Driving Makes You a Target
Afghanistan’s highways are prime killing fields, with travelers dying in roadside bombings, ambushes and airstrikes.
Afghan Official Says Taliban Abducted 26 Peace Activists
The police are trying to find and free the abducted activists whose convoy was going from village to village to rally for peace.
American Special Forces Soldier Is Killed in Afghanistan
The death was the 20th of a service member during combat operations this year.
Husband in Taliban Hostage Couple Acquitted of Assaulting Wife
Saying neither Joshua Boyle nor Caitlin Coleman, who were held captive for five years in Afghanistan, were credible, a judge dismissed all charges.
At Least 23 Soldiers Killed in Insider Attack in Afghanistan
A Taliban infiltrator opened fire on soldiers as they were sleeping in a military base in Ghazni Province, officials said.
A Bitter Election Dispute Sends Afghanistan Back to the Brink
Abdullah Abdullah, a three-time contender for the presidency, is again at the center of an electoral crisis. This time, he insists he won’t compromise.
Taliban Attack U.S. Base in Afghanistan as Negotiators Talk Peace
At least two civilians were killed and 73 others wounded in a car bombing and subsequent assault at Bagram Air Base.
Documents Reveal U.S. Officials Misled Public on War in Afghanistan
The documents, obtained by The Washington Post, paint a stark picture of missteps and failures in the American effort to pacify and rebuild the country.