At least 40 Afghans working for the country’s intelligence agency were killed in a militant assault on their base in Wardak Province, one of the single deadliest such attacks in 17 years of war.
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Afghan Presidential Race Takes Shape as Ghani’s Challengers Emerge
Several former officials will try to unseat President Ashraf Ghani in July, amid fears that another fraud-marred election could further destabilize the country.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 11-17
At least 62 pro-government forces and three civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
‘The Taliban Made Me Fight’: What to Do With Child Recruits After They Serve Time?
Afghan children as young as 8 have been imprisoned after being caught preparing suicide attacks. Officials worry about what to do when they grow up.
Taliban Attack on Checkpoint Kills 5 Police in Afghanistan
At least five Afghan security forces were killed after their checkpoint came under attack by insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 4-10
At least 139 pro-government forces and 15 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Violence Grows in Northern Afghanistan, but Neither Side Is Gaining Much Ground
The fighting has continued amid stalled efforts to persuade the Taliban to sit down for talks with the Afghan government.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 28-Jan. 3
At least 75 pro-government forces and 14 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Taliban Attacks in Northern Afghanistan Kill 27 Security Officers
The coordinated strikes by the militant group came weeks after President Trump ordered a drawdown of American forces from Afghanistan.
C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger
The fighters hold the line in the war’s toughest spots, but officials say their brutal tactics are terrorizing the public and undermining the U.S. mission.