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UN calls for end to violence in Afghanistan

The UN says Afghanistan is mired in a humanitarian crisis affecting 18 million people, or half the population.

Sep 6, 2021

By AFP News

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Taliban parade shows off plundered US hardware

At least one Black Hawk helicopter buzzed overhead, suggesting someone from the former Afghan army was at the controls as the Taliban lack qualified pilots.

Sep 2, 2021

By AFP News

Afghanistan

Britain in talks with Taliban over safe passage of remaining nationals

Johnson's government sought to extend the US withdrawal deadline of August 31 but ultimately failed to persuade President Joe Biden.

Sep 1, 2021

By AFP News

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Taliban celebrate defeating the United States

The Taliban face a daunting challenge to transform from an insurgent group into a governing power, in a war-ravaged nation dependent on foreign aid.

Sep 1, 2021

By David Fox

Afghanistan Islamic State

UN Council adopts Afghanistan resolution, but no 'safe zone'

It is not clear whether another resolution proposing a "safe zone" will be circulated later on.

Aug 31, 2021

By Peter Hutchison

United Nations Afghanistan Russia France

US carries out air strike to stop car bomb in Kabul

After a 20-year war, the foes were within clear sight of each other, separated by just 30 metres.

Aug 30, 2021

By David Fox

Afghanistan Islamic State

Biden presidency shaken to core by Kabul bombings

The 78-year-old Democrat was already reeling from the almost overnight collapse of the US-backed government and US-created army

Aug 27, 2021

By Sebastian Smith

Afghanistan

Islamic State suicide bombers kill dozens at Kabul Airport

In recent years, the Islamic State's Afghanistan-Pakistan chapter has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in those countries.

Aug 27, 2021

By David Fox

Afghanistan Islamic State

'Zombie apocalypse': Fear grips Afghans under Taliban rule

At the market in the northern city of Kunduz, Taliban militants use loudspeakers to announce their new rules to residents.

Aug 26, 2021

By AFP News

Afghanistan Isis

Then-US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld

'Total failure': The war on terror 20 years on

While in 2001 it was clear that terrorism was enemy number one of the United States and its allies, tensions have since grown with Iran, Russia and above all China.

Aug 26, 2021

By Didier Lauras

Al-Qaeda Afghanistan Isis

Biden says US will complete Afghan pullout by August 31

The rush to leave Kabul has sparked harrowing scenes and left at least eight people dead.

Aug 25, 2021

By Sebastian Smith with David Fox in Kabul

Afghanistan

Taliban warn of 'consequences' as US ramps up evacuation

But an intelligence document for the United Nations said militants were going door-to-door hunting former government officials and those who worked with US and NATO forces.

Aug 24, 2021

By David Fox

Afghanistan

2-year-old trampled to death in Afghanistan airport stampede, 6 more dead

The recent stampede is the latest in a series of chaotic scenes from the airport

Aug 23, 2021

By Danielle Ong

Afghanistan

Biden hopes to end Afghan airlift on time as Taliban blame US for chaos

Biden said that since the Taliban captured Kabul last weekend about 28,000 people had been flown out.

Aug 23, 2021

By David Fox

Afghanistan

Burkina Faso once more in mourning after Jihadist massacre

Since the start of August, more than 90 people have died in attacks in the north and northeast of the country.

Aug 20, 2021

By AFP News

Mali

Taliban 'intensifying' search for Afghans who helped US: UN document

The document, dated Wednesday, was written by the Norwegian Center for Global Analyses, an organization that provides intelligence to UN agencies.

Aug 20, 2021

By Peter Hutchison

Afghanistan NATO United Nations

Charlie Hebdo releases cartoon featuring Taliban and Lionel Messi

The controversial publication has linked the new PSG player with the situation in Afghanistan

Aug 19, 2021

By Christine Caparras

Afghanistan Lionel Messi France

Taliban's arms seizures embarrass Washington

Hardware supplied to the Afghan forces that is now in Taliban hands has raised concerns.

Aug 19, 2021

By Sylvie Lanteaume

Afghanistan

Facebook moves to block Taliban's WhatsApp accounts

The news comes with social media platforms facing pressure to block accounts used by the Taliban

Aug 18, 2021

By AFP News

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US steps up Kabul evacuation, says Taliban pledged 'safe passage'

Some other countries, including Germany and France, have also been able to pick up their nationals and Afghans qualified to travel to those countries.

Aug 18, 2021

By Paul Handley

Afghanistan

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