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FILE: Afghan security personnel stand guard near the site of an explosion that targeted the elite American University of Afghanistan in Kabul on August 24, 2016. Picture: AFP.

Afghan national police

Afghan forces end siege after suicide attacks in Kabul

By Reuters

That attack was claimed by the Taliban and was followed a few hours later by a car bomb in Share Naw.

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    2187 days ago
  • FILE: Afghan security personnel inspect a damaged car at the site of a suicide bomb attack near the international airport in Kabul on January 4, 2016. The bomber struck a street leading to Kabul’s international airport, officials said. Picture: AFP.

    Taliban make Afghan road trips more risky

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    2255 days ago
  • Afghan security personnel inspect the site of car bomb attack at the gate of a government office in the Puli Mahmood Khan neighbourhood of Kabul on 19 April, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    10 killed in suicide attack near Afghan capital

    A suicide attack on a bus carrying staff from an appeal court killed 10 people and wounded four.

    2274 days ago
  • This handout file photo released by the Afghan Taliban on 3 December 2015, which was taken on a mobile phone in mid-2014 is said to show Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour posing for a photograph at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. Picture: Handout/Afghan Taliban/AFP

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  • Afghan security personnel inspect the site of car bomb attack at the gate of a government office in the Puli Mahmood Khan neighbourhood of Kabul on 19 April, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    28 killed in Taliban bomb explosion in Kabul

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    2310 days ago
  • FILE: The study's findings were publicised by Human Rights Watch on Monday. Picture: EPA

    Afghan women, girls face invasive virginity tests, says rights report

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    2359 days ago
  • FILE: Afghan security personnel walk outside a damaged building after a Taliban attack in Kabul on 6 October, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Nato wants Afghan forces to step up offensive against Taliban

    When troops fail to leave forts to conduct patrols, it allows insurgents to place roadside bombs.

    2366 days ago
  • FILE: Afghan security personnel walk outside a damaged building after a Taliban attack in Kabul on 6 October, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Suicide bombing hits restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

    During a search of the surrounding areas, one suspect was arrested, an Interior Ministry spokesman said.

    2418 days ago
  • Afghan security personnel walk outside a damaged building after a Taliban attack in Kabul on 6 October, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Pentagon calls Afghan hospital strike a 'mistake'

    MSF officials have blamed the US, demanding an independent investigation into an attack it called a war crime.

    2505 days ago
  • FILE:Afghan and foreign security forces investigate the site of a suicide attack targeting a convey near a military camp in the outskirt of Kabul, Afghanistan, on 13 October 2014. Picture: EPA.

    Taliban attack on international zone thwarted

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    2826 days ago
  • FILE:An Afghan soldier holds a rocket propelled grenade launcher following an attack by Taliban militants on the Afghan intelligence service office in Jalalabad on 30 August, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Taliban storm Afghan district, 100 killed

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    2881 days ago
  • Officials said Afghan forces were already in position after receiving tipoff about attacks by the insurgents.

    Afghan forces kill 60 near Pakistan border

    The operation is one of the single biggest assaults against the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.

    3030 days ago
  • FILE: The attack in one of Afghanistan’s main cities comes ahead of a presidential election on 5 April. Picture: AFP

    Suicide attack kills 11 in Afghanistan

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    3071 days ago
  • Soldiers of the 4th brigade combat team 4th infantry division of the U.S. Army clean a mortar range at the Forward Operating Base Joyce, in the Kunar province of Afghanistan. Picture: AFP.

    6 troops die in Afghanistan "insider" attacks

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    3621 days ago
  • Afghanistan police. Picture: AFP

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    3707 days ago
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