The death was the 20th of a service member during combat operations this year.
Tag: Taliban
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.
Key Takeaways in Newly Released Documents Detailing Failures of War in Afghanistan
Some of the findings were already known. But they are sure to fuel a debate over when, and how, to end the American-led war.
Afghan War Casualty Report: December 2019
At least 57 pro-government forces and 27 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
ISIS Is Losing Afghan Territory. That Means Little for Its Victims.
Offensives against the Islamic State’s Afghan branch have brought it down to several hundred fighters, officials say. But they warn that the group’s cruelty is still a threat.
U.S. Drone Killed Afghan Civilians, Officials Say
The strike on a car killed all five onboard, including a woman who had given birth hours before, relatives and officials said.