The pain of bloodshed and pride in progress were on display as Afghan officials met with insurgents for face-to-face negotiations.
Tag: Terrorism
A Political Murder and Far-Right Terrorism: Germany’s New Hateful Reality
The assassination of a local politician is raising tough questions about the country’s resolve to monitor and control far-right violence.
Tunisia Bans Full-Face Veils for Security Reasons
The decision came amid a growing effort to fight terrorism, and met with little public criticism. “Society is aware of the necessity of security,” an academic said.
Pakistan Brings Terrorism Financing Charges Against Hafiz Saeed
Facing the threat of sanctions for not cracking down on militants, Pakistan is again moving against the founder of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
A Taliban Attack on Children Causes Outrage, Everywhere but at Peace Talks
One child was killed and 50 were wounded in a Taliban attack near a school, causing widespread condemnation — but silence at peace talks in Qatar.
Dozens Killed as Taliban Bombs in 4 Humvees Rip Through Afghan District
Insurgents rammed the vehicles full of explosives into a compound that the government had moved once after militant fighters took over its original location.
As U.S. And Taliban Resume Talks, More Deadly Attacks in Afghanistan
American and Taliban officials, in a seventh round of talks in Qatar, hope a breakthrough can lead to direct negotiations between Afghans over their political future.
Australia Is Bringing Children of ISIS Home. Is It Ready?
Orphaned Australian children of a notorious militant are on their way back from a Syrian camp. Resocializing them will be a challenge, experts say.
Suicide Bombers Attack Security Forces in Tunisia
Twin bombings in the capital, Tunis, hit a security patrol and a police station, killing one officer and injuring several others, officials said.
In Recaptured Afghan District, Shattered Forces Show Hints of a Rebound
Afghan forces recaptured the district of Khwaja Umari, which fell last year to the Taliban. It is a sign that younger leaders are making gains against the militants.