UN says 11 civilians killed in Herat attack
Gunmen opened fire on civilians in Herat, with local sources reporting a higher toll.
Human Rights, Security
Security, South Asia
Two killed in attack on Hazaras in Quetta, Pakistan
Sources say assailants opened fire on a group traveling by rickshaw, wounding three others.
Human Rights, Security
Bennett seeks independent probe into deadly Herat attack
Richard Bennett says the assault fits a “concerning pattern” of violence against minority communities in Afghanistan.
Security
Afghanistan: Sources say 12 people killed in Herat shooting
Attack near a Shiite shrine leaves at least 20 wounded, with some in critical condition.
Security
Gunmen kill 7 civilians in western Afghanistan, Taliban say
Attack in Herat province targeted people gathered in a popular leisure area; former president condemns it as “inhumane.”
Security
UN agency says women, girls bear brunt of Taliban-Pakistan clashes
New analysis finds displacement, economic hardship and mobility restrictions are compounding risks for women amid escalating cross-border conflict.
Security
In letter to UN, Karzai urges condemnation of Pakistani strikes
Former president says attacks violate international law as cross-border fighting displaces tens of thousands.
Security
Mines, unexploded ordnance killed 96 in Afghanistan over past year
Hundreds of casualties, many of them children, highlight growing risks as funding cuts sharply reduce demining capacity.
Security
Taliban claim seizure of Pakistani border post as clashes continue
Incident in Khost comes as cross-border fighting enters its sixth week and talks in China show little sign of a.
Amu Region, Security
Taliban urge security cooperation at meeting with Central Asian officials
At a Kabul forum, the Taliban foreign minister called ISIS and drug trafficking shared threats and confirmed ongoing talks with.