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Some of the wounded were taken to provincial hospitals for treatment. (Photo:File)

Taliban target military base, police center, killing 12

A coordinated Taliban group assaulted a military base and police training center in eastern Afghanistan.

21 Jan 2019 4:04 PM

Villagers had dug a 60-metre deep shaft in a river bed to search for gold. They were inside when the walls fell in. (Representational Image)

At least 30 killed after gold mine collapses in Afghanistan, say police

Another seven were injured in the incident in Kohistan district of Badakhshan province, district governor Mohammad Rustam Raghi said.

06 Jan 2019 5:42 PM

Provincial council member Dadullah Qaneh said the helicopter hit a mountain peak in poor weather en route to neighbouring Herat province. (Representational Image)

Afghan Army helicopter crashes, killing 25 on board: Officials

Among the dead were the deputy army corps commander for western Afghanistan and head of the Farah provincial council.

31 Oct 2018 2:55 PM

An Afghan policeman searches voters before casting their votes, with many voters having to queue for hours. (Photo: AFP)

Nearly 170 casualties as violence rocks chaotic Afghan elections

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for blast, but Taliban said earlier it had carried out more than 300 attacks.

20 Oct 2018 7:50 PM

Around 70,000 security forces have been deployed to protect polling centres across the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Multiple blasts rock Kabul polling stations, govt says no casualties

Interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi confirmed another two explosions near polling centres.

20 Oct 2018 3:27 PM

A woman casts her vote in Parliamentary elections in old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan: Voting for parliamentary polls begin amid high security

Tens of thousands of Afghan forces fanned out across the country as voting began after a campaign marred by relentless violence.

20 Oct 2018 12:30 PM

Widely seen as a bulwark against the Taliban insurgency, Raziq's death has left a dangerous security vacuum that one observer said could lead to a 'meltdown' in the south, the Taliban movement's birthplace. (Photo: AFP)

Controversial Afghan cop, 'torturer-in-chief', killed in Taliban attack

Raziq, 39, who controlled province with an iron hand, was admired by many ordinary Afghans and hated by the Taliban in equal measure.

19 Oct 2018 3:03 PM

In the eight years since Afghanistan last held parliamentary elections, a resurgent Taliban have carried out near-daily attacks on security forces, seizing large swathes of the countryside and threatening major cities. (Representational Image)

Afghans set to vote despite Taliban threats, corruption

Many of those Afghans brave enough to defy the death threats hope to vote in a new generation of younger and better-educated leaders.

19 Oct 2018 2:37 PM

Another seven people were wounded in the blast in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah. (Representational Image)

Bomb kills Afghan election candidate, wounds seven: officials

Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, which takes number of candidates killed so far during campaign season to at least 10.

17 Oct 2018 3:05 PM

A motorcycle carrying explosives detonated among supporters of Nazifa Yousefibek, a female candidate for the province of Takhar. Most of the 22 killed and 36 wounded were civilians. (Representational image | AP)

Death toll in Afghan election rally bomb attack rises to at least 22

Dozens were killed or wounded in election-related attacks across Afghanistan on Saturday as militants step up attacks on the ballot.

14 Oct 2018 2:10 PM

Describing the polls as a "malicious American conspiracy", Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the militants would pull no punches to disrupt the long-delayed ballot scheduled for October 20. (Representational Image)

Taliban vow to attack Afghan security forces during elections

Latest declaration comes just days before the parliamentary election, which is seen as a crucial dry run for next year's presidential vote.

08 Oct 2018 3:00 PM

At least seven people were killed in a suicide attack on an Afghan election campaign rally on Tuesday, an official said, in the latest violence to strike the country. (Representational Image)

At least 7 dead in suicide attack on Afghan election rally: official

Another 25 people were wounded when the militant blew himself up at the rally of parliamentary candidate Abdul Nasir Mohmmand.

02 Oct 2018 3:30 PM

Mullah Rasool, a traditional healer who wrote amulets for clients in a village in the northwestern province of Faryab, is accused of sexually exploiting and raping several women who had gone to him for help. (Representational Image)

Afghan mullah faces death by stoning in sex scandal

Self-proclaimed mullah, who allegedly filmed himself having sex with women, is on the run after the videos went viral on social media.

26 Sep 2018 10:46 AM

The blast wounded another 165 people, provincial governor spokesman Ataullah Khogyani said. (Representational Image)

Death toll from Afghanistan suicide blast rises to 68, over 160 injured

The bombing on Tuesday in the eastern province of Nangarhar was the latest in a wave of deadly insurgent attacks.

12 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

Government spokesman Wahid Majroh said that seven bodies and 25 injured people were taken to the hospital from the attack site. (Representational Image)

At least 7 killed in blast near procession in Afghan capital

Police said suicide attack came hours after another suspected suicide bomber was shot by cops in Kabul before he could detonate his device.

10 Sep 2018 2:36 PM

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman Charlie Wilson.

04 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

A large amount of heavy and light weapons and ammunition were destroyed during raids on two Islamic State hideouts. (Photo: AP)

Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

The exact number of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan is difficult to calculate because they frequently switch allegiances.

26 Aug 2018 6:26 PM

Two Taliban commanders confirmed the release of the civilians. One said the insurgents had no intention of harming the civilians, who were travelling during the Eid al-Adha holiday, but they would hold the police and soldiers as prisoners. (Representational | AP)

Taliban released 160 civilians, at least 20 others still captive, said official

Nearly 200 passengers were taken as hostages by Taliban insurgents near the northern province of Kunduz on Monday.

21 Aug 2018 5:43 PM

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

The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province — in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control — was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

Taliban takes over 100 hostage in Afghanistan: Officials

The ambush came despite President Ashraf Ghani's announcement of a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid al-Adha this week.

20 Aug 2018 2:12 PM

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