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Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Taliban kills 16 Afghan soldiers, abducts 13 engineers after ceasefire...

On Wednesday, Taliban killed 30 soldiers, captured military base, gained control of 2 checkpoints, ambushed...

22 Jun 2018 1:50 PM IST

The Taliban refused to extend their three-day ceasefire beyond Sunday night despite pressure from ordinary Afghans, the government and the international community. (Photo: AP)

Dozens of Afghan peace protestors arrive in Kabul as Taliban ends...

Exhausted after 700 km trek, most of it during Ramadan month, marchers walked through Kabul shouting 'We want peace!',...

18 Jun 2018 2:20 PM IST

Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. Representational Image (Photo:AP)

Taliban, Afghan forces celebrate Eid ceasefire with hugs, take selfies

The Taliban announced a ceasefire for the first three days of Eid, for the first time since 2001.

16 Jun 2018 7:18 PM IST

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. (Photo: 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...

30 Jun 2018 2:50 PM IST