At least 70 pro-government forces and 17 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
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Afghan Peace Marchers Meet the Taliban and Find ‘People Just Like Us’
The activists said that rank-and-file fighters shared their desire for an end to the conflict, but that leaders on both sides “insist on fighting.”
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.
A Taliban Commander’s Double Life, in a War He Couldn’t Leave Behind
In one life, he was Zabet Khan, a 25-year-old with a fondness for selfies. In the other, he was Commander Zarqawi, veteran of a war he couldn’t escape.
Caught Between U.S. and Taliban, a Family Dies and the Survivor Seeks Justice
An investigation shows an American airstrike killed 12 family members in eastern Afghanistan during a battle against insurgents.
Afghan Peace Marchers Take Cease-Fire Plea Directly to Taliban
About three dozen activists are heading toward Taliban-controlled territory in southern Afghanistan to ask for a halt to the country’s violence.
Afghan War Casualty Report: May 24-30
At least 134 pro-government forces and 47 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.
Afghan Forces Hit With Wave of Attacks on Eve of Taliban Talks
The violence came as Afghan politicians and Taliban members prepared to celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations with Russia, and to speak informally.
Attacks by Extremists on Afghan Schools Triple, Report Says
The surge, not seen since 2015, was yet another sign of the deteriorating security situation across Afghanistan.