Afghan Security Forces

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Smoke rises from a house where attackers are hiding in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Militants clash with official forces in Kabul, rockets fired

It was unclear who was responsible for the assault, which came as the President made a speech marking the first day of Eid al-Adha holiday.

21 Aug 2018 3:17 PM

Sunday's blast comes as a UN report shows a record number of civilians were killed in the first six months of 2018, with militant attacks and suicide bombs the leading causes of death. (Representational Image)

Suicide bombing in Kabul causes at least 10 casualties

Ministry spokesman Fraidoon Azhand said bomber struck at security gate, six people were killed and 12 were wounded.

15 Jul 2018 7:17 PM

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani called on the insurgents to agree to full peace talks following a three-day truce during this month’s Eid holiday. (Photo: File/AFP)

Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban

Saturday’s announcement means Afghan security forces, which adopted defensive posture since Eid, can resume operations against Taliban.

30 Jun 2018 2:50 PM

The security officials in the province said efforts are underway by the Afghan forces and the government officials as well as the local tribal elders for the release of the Indian engineers. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Tribal groups, Afghan officials collaborating to rescue Indian engineers

7 Indian engineers of KEC International were abducted by militants from vicinity of Cheshma-e-Sher area on Saturday.

07 May 2018 6:12 PM

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Challenge for US: Taliban’s propaganda has evolved

The dialogue offer comes almost a month after two deadly assaults in Kabul claimed almost 200 civilian lives.

21 Feb 2018 3:06 AM

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Taliban, ISIS kill 50 civilians in rare joint operation: Afghan officials

A security source said that there had been around 3 incidents in the past where fighters from both groups had teamed up.

07 Aug 2017 4:09 PM

Bacha bazi is not seen as homosexuality in Afghanistan, where gender segregation is rampant instead the possession of young boys decked out as pretty women symbolizes power and primacy.

US govt watchdog files secret report on child sex abuse by Afghanistan

In some cases, the Afghan government arrested and prosecuted trafficking victims as criminals.

01 Aug 2017 12:33 PM

There were conflicting reports of casualties as the attack unfolded, with a witness at the scene saying he saw bodies of at least two policemen lying on the road outside the embassy soon after the attack began. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Iraq embassy attack in Kabul; police kill all 4 militants

Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish said 1 policeman was wounded and there were no fatalities among the security forces or civilians.

31 Jul 2017 6:18 PM

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers seek increased role for India in Afghanistan

India is one of the biggest providers of developmental assistance to war-torn Afghanistan.

29 Jul 2017 1:51 PM

Afghan policemen at the site of a suicide bombing attack on the police headquarters in Gardez, capital of Paktia province. (Photo: AFP)

Six Afghan cops die in Taliban strike

Six militants storm police headquarters in eastern part of the country; 21 civilians injured.

19 Jun 2017 12:43 AM

The attack comes on the first day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Afghanistan: 18 killed in suicide car bomb attack on 1st day of Ramadan

The attack comes a day after at least 15 Afghan soldiers were killed when Taliban fighters attacked their base in Kandahar.

27 May 2017 1:13 PM

Mattis was visiting just days after a bloody Taliban attack that killed more than 100 Afghans on a base in the country's north. (Photo: AP/File)

Pentagon chief Mattis in Afghanistan to discuss war needs

He is the first member of President Donald Trump's cabinet to visit Afghanistan.

24 Apr 2017 2:52 PM