The girl was shot dead in southern Afghanistan, and when her father took her body to a military base to ask for justice, he was killed.
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Afghanistan Is Ready for Major U.S. Troop Reduction, Ghani Says
The Afghan leader said he had told President Trump that the United States could withdraw a third of its troops, even as a peace deal with Taliban remains elusive.
His Mother Worked to Find Him Love Despite War, Blindness and Loss
The war in Afghanistan has taken so much from the poet Zaheer Ahmad Zindani. His mother was determined to ensure it wouldn’t take his chance to marry.
Taliban Offer to Reduce Violence in Afghanistan Ahead of Deal With U.S.
Reducing violence levels is seen as crucial to paving way for finalizing a peace agreement the United States and Taliban have been negotiating over the past year.
A Growing U.S. Base Made This Afghan Town. Now It’s Dying.
Bagram’s economy is tightly bound to the American military, but what once made it a boom town today leaves it more a target.
Bomb Blast Claimed by ISIS Kills at Least 15 in Pakistan Mosque Used by Taliban
The bomb, which tore through Friday evening prayers at a mosque in Quetta, Pakistan, also injured at least 18 more, with many in critical condition.
As Iran and U.S. Trade Blows, Afghanistan Sweats Between the 2 Powers
Afghan officials fear that an escalation between Iran and the United States could hurt chances for peace with the Taliban during a critical time.
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.