Man killed in gunmen attack in Samangan
Attack inside victim’s home adds to recent series of deadly shootings across Afghanistan.
Security
Security
Taliban detain seven members in Badakhshan on ISIS links
Arrests reportedly include commanders and officials; relatives deny any Daesh links.
Security, Taliban Internal Rift
Two Taliban members killed in internal clash in Badakhshan: Sources
Incident is the latest in a series of reported internal disputes among Taliban members in the province.
Human Rights, Security
Exclusive: New witness account sheds light on deadly Herat shooting
Survivor describes how gunmen separated civilians and opened fire near a shrine, as questions persist over motive and perpetrators.
Security
Local elders reopen key border route with Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan
Agreement reached without Taliban participation restores access after weeks of disruption.
Human Rights, Security
Victims of Herat attack buried as mourners protest under restrictions
Funerals held amid Taliban limits on public ceremony, as anger grows over deadly shooting.
Human Rights, Security
Protests in Herat after deadly attack curtailed by Taliban, sources say
Residents carry victims’ bodies and demand justice, but Taliban limit demonstrations during funerals.
Security
Three killed in mosque shooting in northern Afghanistan
Taliban attribute the attack in Baghlan province to a family dispute; two suspects detained.
Amu Region, Security
Regional security bloc discusses Afghanistan border security with Kazakhstan
Talks focused on strengthening frontier defenses and regional coordination, according to a statement.
Human Rights, Security
Who were victims of Herat attack?
Two women, an 18-year-old student and multiple members of the same families were killed in the attack, according to local.