Four civilians killed in Pakistan strikes in Kunar, Taliban say
Taliban say students and civilians were among those hit in Kunar as cross-border tensions continue to escalate.
Security
Security
Pakistan strikes in eastern Afghanistan kill 3, sources say
Attacks in Kunar come amid renewed border tensions between Taliban and Pakistani forces.
Politics
48th anniversary of Saur Revolution that reshaped Afghanistan’s modern history
The 1978 overthrow of President Daoud Khan set off decades of conflict, foreign intervention and political upheaval.
Security
Residents in west Kabul form patrols as crime fuels security fears
Communities in Dasht-e-Barchi and nearby areas say rising robberies and killings have forced them to guard their own neighborhoods.
Afghanistan
Crash in Helmand kills three, injures four
The injured were taken to a provincial hospital, where some were reported to be in critical condition.
Security
Clash reported between Taliban, Pakistani forces at border crossing
The reported clash comes amid heated tensions between Taliban and Pakistan that led to border violence in late February.
Human Rights, Women
Activists launch network in Canada to push recognition of ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
New coalition formed in Toronto calls for global legal action as UN expert urges focus on women’s experiences.
Politics
Taliban declare Kabul’s Omid Sabz housing complex state-owned
Decision covering about 300 hectares raises concerns among thousands of residents in western Kabul.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s decision on Kabul housing complex raises fears of evictions
Families in Gulistan compound given 10 days to vacate as disputes over ownership and legal process intensify.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries with highest levels of acute hunger
Global report warns that food insecurity is becoming more concentrated and persistent, driven largely by conflict.