August 2017
At Least Four Killed in New Suicide Attack in Downtown Kabul
A suicide attack in Kabul has killed at least four people and injured several others, continuing a trend of deadly violence in Afghanistan. The attack…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Says Trump's Strategy in Afghanistan 'Will Not Be Effective'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticized U.S. President Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan, asserting it will not succeed and calling for a political solution.…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Armed Attack on Shia Mosque in Kabul
An armed attack on a Shia mosque in Kabul resulted in at least 20 deaths and over 50 injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. President Ashraf…
Rocket Strikes Diplomatic Area in Kabul
A rocket struck a diplomatic area in Kabul, Afghanistan, as President Trump prepares to announce new strategies for the country. The Taliban has warned against…
Mattis: Trump Has Made a Decision on Afghanistan Strategy After Careful Consideration
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced that President Trump has made a decision regarding the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan after careful consideration. The White…
UN: The Mirza Oleng Massacre in Afghanistan Likely Constitutes a War Crime
The UN has reported that the recent massacre of civilians in Mirza Oleng, Afghanistan, likely constitutes a war crime, with at least 36 confirmed deaths.…
Trump: Many Decisions Made at Camp David Meeting, Including on Afghanistan
Donald Trump announced that significant decisions, including those regarding Afghanistan, were made during a meeting with national security advisors at Camp David. While some officials…
Local Afghan Officials: Dozens of Civilians Killed in Taliban and ISIS Attack in Sar-e Pol
Local Afghan officials report that at least 50 civilians were killed in a joint attack by Taliban and ISIS militants in Sar-e Pol province. The…