In a sign of spring fighting intensifying across Afghanistan despite American efforts to reach a peace deal, the Taliban carried out a large-scale attack on a district center in western Afghanistan, killing at least 30 soldiers and police officers nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
In an odd twist in the long Afghan war, a US general found himself negotiating with 5 Taliban members jailed in Guantánamo for 13 years. “We could keep fighting, keep killing each other,” Gen. Austin S. Miller said. “Or, together, we could kill ISIS.” nyti.ms
@WSJ6 years ago
The killing of Abdul Manan is the biggest loss for the Taliban since 2016 and comes as U.S. and the insurgent group are in delicate peace talks on.wsj.com
@nytimesworld6 years ago
“This killing is the most significant military victory for the Taliban in recent memory.” nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Taliban insurgents destroyed an Afghan army base in northern Afghanistan Sunday, killing 40 soldiers and police, local Afghan officials said. It was the third major base to fall to insurgents in the north in the past month. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
A second Afghan Army base was attacked by Taliban insurgents in 3 days, killing at least 39 members of security forces nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
The Taliban stormed a local government compound in southeastern Afghanistan, killing a district governor and six of his guards nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
A bomb placed in an ambulance exploded in Kabul, killing at least 40 people and injuring more than 140 others, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Afghan officials say Taliban and militants claiming ties to ISIS jointly attacked the district, killing dozens nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Taliban fighters in military uniforms attacked Afghan Army base, killing dozens of soldiers. nyti.ms
@BBCWorld8 years ago
Taliban 'infiltrator' aids police killing in Helmand province bbc.in
@WSJ8 years ago
Taliban bomber drives truck packed with explosives into German consulate in Afghanistan, killing at least seven on.wsj.com
@nytimesworld6 years ago
In a sign of spring fighting intensifying across Afghanistan despite American efforts to reach a peace deal, the Taliban carried out a large-scale attack on a district center in western Afghanistan, killing at least 30 soldiers and police officers. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
In an odd twist in the long Afghan war, a US general found himself negotiating with 5 Taliban members jailed in Guantánamo for 13 years. “We could keep fighting, keep killing each other,” Gen. Austin S. Miller said. “Or, together, we could kill ISIS.” nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
The Taliban wiped out an entire battalion of border forces in western Afghanistan, reportedly killing 20 officers and capturing 25 others; it was one of 9 attacks by insurgents over a 24-hour period. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
The Taliban Red Unit, an insurgent commando unit said to have night-vision gear, carried out simultaneous attacks on six security posts in northern Afghanistan, killing seven police officers and 13 soldiers nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
In an emotional farewell in Afghanistan, the departing US commander called on the Taliban to “stop killing your fellow Afghans.” nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Taliban insurgents said they would stop killing civilians in suicide attacks, a new policy started after a cease-fire ended in June. ISIS extremists, however, are continuing their indiscriminate bombing campaign. nyti.ms
@BBCWorld7 years ago
Taliban attacks Afghan soldiers in Farah, killing at least 24 bbc.in
@nytimesworld7 years ago
A car bomb exploded in Kabul, killing at least 17 people, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
The Taliban attacked a major base in eastern Afghanistan, killing five police officers, officials said. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Demolition of Taliban arms depot collapses a nearby house, killing 9 civilians, Afghans say nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
In Kabul, Taliban gunmen attack home of an Afghan lawmaker, killing a member of his family. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Taliban strike German Consulate in northern Afghan city with suicide car bomb, killing at least 2 people. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
In an odd twist in the long Afghan war, a U.S. general found himself negotiating with 5 Taliban members jailed in Guantánamo for 13 years. “We could keep fighting, keep killing each other,” General Austin S. Miller said. “Or, together, we could kill ISIS.” nyti.ms
@aljazeera.com6 years ago
Abu Dhabi crown prince 'proposed killing Taliban leaders': report
@nytimesworld6 years ago
The Taliban wiped out an entire battalion of border forces in western Afghanistan, reportedly killing 20 officers and capturing 25 others; it was one of 9 attacks by insurgents over a 24-hour period. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
The Taliban Red Unit, an insurgent commando unit said to have night-vision gear, carried out simultaneous attacks on six security posts in northern Afghanistan, killing seven police officers and 13 soldiers nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
In an emotional farewell in Afghanistan, the departing US commander called on the Taliban to “stop killing your fellow Afghans.” nyti.ms
@WSJ7 years ago
A suspected Islamic State suicide bomber struck a gathering of Taliban members and Afghan security forces in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 26 people on.wsj.com
@nytimesworld7 years ago
The Taliban staged three attacks in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 20 Afghan soldiers, as a NATO delegation was visiting the country to discuss the peace process. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Taliban insurgents using sophisticated night vision and laser targeting equipment overran Afghan Army positions near the northern city of Kunduz, killing at least eight nyti.ms
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Taliban are killing Islamic scholars, a grim reminder how much weight they give religious influence.… twitter.com
@BBCWorld8 years ago
RT @BBCBreaking: Royal Marine Alexander Blackman jailed for killing injured Taliban fighter has conviction reduced to manslaughter t.co
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Taliban attack home of Afghan lawmaker, killing at least one person, officials say. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld9 years ago
Pair of Taliban bombings target Afghan Defense Ministry, killing at least 24, including senior security officials: nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
In an odd twist in the long Afghan war, a US general found himself negotiating with 5 Taliban members jailed in Guantánamo for 13 years. “We could keep fighting, keep killing each other,” Gen. Austin S. Miller said. “Or, together, we could kill ISIS.” nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
A house and then a funeral were bombed by U.S. forces in southern Afghanistan, killing 29 civilians. The issue was raised in talks between American and Taliban representatives. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
The Taliban wiped out an entire battalion of border forces in western Afghanistan, reportedly killing 20 officers and capturing 25 others; it was one of 9 attacks by insurgents over a 24-hour period. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Taliban insurgents destroyed an Afghan army base in northern Afghanistan Sunday, killing 40 soldiers and police, local Afghan officials said. It was the third major base to fall to insurgents in the north in the past month. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
In an emotional farewell in Afghanistan, the departing US commander called on the Taliban to “stop killing your fellow Afghans.” He also referred to regional players, particularly Pakistan, who have complicated the fight. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
The Taliban stormed a local government compound in southeastern Afghanistan, killing a district governor and six of his guards nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Explosives placed in an ambulance rocked a busy street in Kabul, killing at least 63, Afghan officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld7 years ago
Taliban insurgents using sophisticated night vision and laser targeting equipment overran Afghan Army positions near the northern city of Kunduz, killing at least eight nyti.ms
@guardian8 years ago
Marine A: killing Taliban fighter was 'moment of madness' trib.al
@nytimesworld8 years ago
The Taliban set off two explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing at least 15 people. nyti.ms t.co
@nytimesworld8 years ago
Taliban strike German Consulate in northern Afghan city with suicide car bomb, killing at least 2 people. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld9 years ago
Taliban insurgents bombed a police convoy in Kabul, killing at least 27, officials say. nyti.ms t.co
