Afghanistan

Taliban declares end to war in Afghanistan

Kabul fell very quickly, contrary to the assessment of American intelligence agencies. A Taliban spokesman has announced the end of the war in Afghanistan.…

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The Taliban also captured Kandahar.

The Taliban say they have taken control of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city. The US has deployed 3,000 troops to protect the security of its citizens...

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US doubts Taliban's relentless advance in Afghanistan

The Taliban is advancing rapidly and capturing provinces. US intelligence agencies have said that if the Taliban continues to advance at this rate…

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The Afghan army has asked the people of the 200,000-person city of Lashkar Gah to evacuate the city.

A senior Afghan military commander has urged residents of the city of Lashkar Gah, which has recently been besieged by the Taliban, to evacuate the city.

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Civil society and women are the main victims of the expansion of Taliban influence in Afghanistan

The increasing influence and occupation of numerous regions of Afghanistan by the Taliban and the escalation of conflicts and military attacks have raised concerns about…

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Taliban seize Islam Qala customs post on Iranian border

Media reports have reported that the Taliban have seized the Islam Qala crossing on the Afghan-Iranian border. It is said that trade between the two…

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