Afghanistan unrest
Death toll in Afghan hospital attack rises to 30
Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said the attack was suppressed by mid-afternoon, with all three gunmen killed.
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US general wants thousands more troops to break Afghan stalemate
A US soldier was severely wounded in fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, the military said.
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20 feared dead following Afghan Supreme Court blast
The Ministry of Health, which reported the casualty numbers, said the figure was expected to rise.
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Mounting Afghan civilian casualties since 2009
Mounting Afghan civilian casualties since 2009
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Disputed Afghan-Pakistan border reopens after fighting
Officials on both sides said the crossing had reopened after Kabul and Islamabad reached an agreement.
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Taliban make Afghan road trips more risky
More than 200 people have been reported kidnapped & at least 21 murdered in northern & eastern Afghan.
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American journalist, translator killed in Afghanistan
The attack occurred around 2:30pm local time & also killed the vehicle’s driver, an army soldier said.
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Obama apologises for Kunduz attack
Obama telephoned MSF International President Joanne Liu to apologise and express his condolences.
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MSF facility in Afghanistan 'struck accidentally' - US forces
12 medical staff and at least 10 patients were killed following a US air strike on a hospital in Kunduz.
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MSF denies Taliban were firing from Afghan hospital
The northern city of Kunduz has been the scene of fierce fighting since the Taliban captured it a week ago.
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US investigating air strike near Afghan hospital
UN Secretary-General called for a thorough and impartial investigation in order to ensure accountability.
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MSF working to secure safety of staff in Afghan
The explosion in the city of Kunduz early this morning has left more than 30 people unaccounted for.
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Afghan Taliban storm jail, release hundreds of prisoners
Seven Taliban and four members of the security forces were killed in the attack.
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Gunmen attack Afghan wedding party, killing 21
Insurgent activity has increased in the province over the past year and private militias have proliferated.
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Afghan forces recapture key district from Taliban
Tuesday’s victory came despite signs that the Taliban were stepping up their offensive.
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Attack on guest house in Afghan capital kills at least five
A standoff with police ended about five hours later as ambulances raced out of the area.
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Afghan suicide bomb blast kills 33, over 100 injured
Police are investigating whether there was a 2nd explosion after people rushed to the scene to help.
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US pledges to keep funding Afghans amid calls to pullout
The announcement by US Defense Secretary Ash Carter came ahead of talks at the White House on Tuesday.
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Kabul attack: Destitute SA doctor desperate to come home
Rianna du Plessis says the Taliban attack has left her sister Hannelie broken and destitute.
