Taliban commander arrested over gold mine dispute in Badakhshan
Local sources said tensions linked to contested gold mines in northeastern Afghanistan have escalated.
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Wave of killings in Kabul, Jawzjan raises security concerns
At least eight people, most of them women, were killed in separate violent incidents over the past two days, according.
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Taliban say five family members killed in attack in Jawzjan
Taliban said unidentified gunmen stormed a home in Jawzjan, killing women and children.
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Kabul residents report second night of drone activity, gunfire
Witnesses described drones circling parts of Kabul overnight, followed by anti-aircraft fire and explosions near military and airport areas.
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Residents report drone activity, gunfire in Kabul
Witnesses say the sounds of drones and air defense fire were heard for nearly two hours early Thursday morning in.
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UN reports 372 civilian deaths in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
Most casualties were linked to Pakistani airstrikes, including a March attack on a drug rehab center in Kabul.
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UN says five ex-Afghan security force members killed in three months
The UN documented killings, detentions and torture involving former security personnel during the first three months of 2026.
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Clashes in Badakhshan leave at least four dead, sources say
Local sources say disputes over poppy eradication, mining operations and armed resistance have fueled days of unrest.
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Taliban-residents clashes in Badakhshan leave at least two dead
Violence linked to poppy eradication efforts in Argo district has continued for a second day.
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Sources report heavy clashes in Panjshir
Residents said fighting lasted for several hours in parts of Parian district as Taliban reportedly deployed reinforcements to the area.