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US, West Blast Taliban Over Reported 'Killings' Of Ex-Security Forces
The United States on Saturday led a group of Western nations and allies in condemnation of the Taliban over the "summary killings" of former members of the Afghan security forces reported by rights groups, demanding quick investigations.
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15 Civilians Killed, Over 120 Injured In Taliban And Afghan Forces Clashes In Kandahar, Lashkargah: UN
At least 15 civilians were killed and over 120 other suffered injuries in clashes between Taliban terrorists and Afghan security forces in the last three days in the Afghan cities of Lashkargah and Kandahar, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
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June Deadliest Month In Two Decades Of Ongoing Afghan Conflict
Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have killed over 6,000 Taliban terrorists in June, which was the deadliest month of conflict in the country, claimed authorities in Kabul.
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Nine Civilians Killed In Eastern Afghan Province
At least nine civilians were killed in a night operation by Afghan security forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar late on Monday, officials said, as fighting continued across Afghanistan.
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Use Diplomacy, Not Proxies To Pursue Interests, US Tells Pakistan: Report
Pakistan should use diplomacy and not "proxies" that engage in violence to pursue its interests in Afghanistan and elsewhere, US National Security Adviser Lt Gen HR McMaster has said as he criticised the Pakistani leadership for selectively targeting terror groups. Lt Gen McMaster in an interview to Afghan television channel ToloNews appeared to ta...
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In Move That Could Irk Pak, India May Pay To Repair Afghanistan Aircraft
India is considering whether to pay for repairs to grounded helicopters and transport planes from Afghanistan's air force, signalling a willingness to step up military assistance for Kabul that has irked Pakistan in the past.
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US Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan today, where officials said he planned to meet with US troops and military commanders and Afghan officials.
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Sacks Security Officials Over Fall of Kunduz
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today dismissed national security agency officials who he said had neglected their duty to defend the northern city of Kunduz, which Taliban terrorists briefly captured in September.
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Afghan Special Forces in Firing Line as Fighting Spreads
As Afghan soldiers and police struggle to contain an escalating insurgency that has targeted several cities in recent weeks, the country's special forces are being tested as never before.
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Battle Over Kunduz Highlights Risk to Huge United States Afghan Investments
The Taliban's brief capture of the city centre in Kunduz last weekend highlights a broader risk for billions of dollars in the United States reconstruction investments throughout Afghanistan, the United States official overseeing the projects said.
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US, West Blast Taliban Over Reported 'Killings' Of Ex-Security Forces
The United States on Saturday led a group of Western nations and allies in condemnation of the Taliban over the "summary killings" of former members of the Afghan security forces reported by rights groups, demanding quick investigations.
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15 Civilians Killed, Over 120 Injured In Taliban And Afghan Forces Clashes In Kandahar, Lashkargah: UN
At least 15 civilians were killed and over 120 other suffered injuries in clashes between Taliban terrorists and Afghan security forces in the last three days in the Afghan cities of Lashkargah and Kandahar, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
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June Deadliest Month In Two Decades Of Ongoing Afghan Conflict
Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have killed over 6,000 Taliban terrorists in June, which was the deadliest month of conflict in the country, claimed authorities in Kabul.
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Nine Civilians Killed In Eastern Afghan Province
At least nine civilians were killed in a night operation by Afghan security forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar late on Monday, officials said, as fighting continued across Afghanistan.
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Use Diplomacy, Not Proxies To Pursue Interests, US Tells Pakistan: Report
Pakistan should use diplomacy and not "proxies" that engage in violence to pursue its interests in Afghanistan and elsewhere, US National Security Adviser Lt Gen HR McMaster has said as he criticised the Pakistani leadership for selectively targeting terror groups. Lt Gen McMaster in an interview to Afghan television channel ToloNews appeared to ta...
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In Move That Could Irk Pak, India May Pay To Repair Afghanistan Aircraft
India is considering whether to pay for repairs to grounded helicopters and transport planes from Afghanistan's air force, signalling a willingness to step up military assistance for Kabul that has irked Pakistan in the past.
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US Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan today, where officials said he planned to meet with US troops and military commanders and Afghan officials.
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Sacks Security Officials Over Fall of Kunduz
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today dismissed national security agency officials who he said had neglected their duty to defend the northern city of Kunduz, which Taliban terrorists briefly captured in September.
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Afghan Special Forces in Firing Line as Fighting Spreads
As Afghan soldiers and police struggle to contain an escalating insurgency that has targeted several cities in recent weeks, the country's special forces are being tested as never before.
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Battle Over Kunduz Highlights Risk to Huge United States Afghan Investments
The Taliban's brief capture of the city centre in Kunduz last weekend highlights a broader risk for billions of dollars in the United States reconstruction investments throughout Afghanistan, the United States official overseeing the projects said.
