Unexploded ordnance blast kills 7 in Paktika
The blast occurred when a resident reportedly attempted to dismantle a shell left behind from past conflicts, Taliban said.
Security
Human Rights, Security
UN reports 57% increase in security, safety incidents in Afghanistan
The report says violence, humanitarian needs, economic pressures and restrictions on women and girls continue to weigh heavily on Afghanistan.
Security
Sources: Gunfire heard near Kabul airport overnight
The incident follows similar reports of gunfire in recent nights in Kabul's 9th and 10th police districts.
Security
Sources: Security concerns dominated Taliban governors’ meeting in Kandahar
Officials reportedly voiced concerns over rising opposition activity, unrest in the north and drug trafficking.
Security
Young man, woman killed in Nangarhar, sources say
The killings took place on June 4 in the Bazarak area of Kuz Kunar district, sources added.
Security
UN confirms death of female staff member in Afghanistan
The United Nations did not provide details about the circumstances of her death.
Security
Blast reported near Taliban vehicle in Kabul
Sources said the blast occurred near a Taliban vehicle in the city's 11th police district.
Security, South Asia
Pakistan says it reserves right to strike militants in Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry says Islamabad favors dialogue with Taliban but will continue taking action against threats it says originate from Afghanistan’s.
Security
Taliban defense minister says some countries seek to destabilize Afghanistan
Mujahid said foreign actors were trying to undermine Afghanistan's stability and insisted that ISIS no longer posed a threat in.
Amu Region, Security
Russian security chief says ISIS-K recruiting Central Asian nationals in Afghanistan
Moscow's top security official said the group is seeking recruits from Central Asia and migrant communities in Russia.