The Islamic State may have lost its strongholds in Syria and Iraq, but reports say the group is growing in parts of northeastern Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
45 People Killed, 70 Injured in Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
Some 45 people were killed and another 70 wounded in a Taliban-led attack in Afghanistan Monday.
American Hostages of 5 Years are Freed by Taliban
An American woman, her Canadian husband and their three children were rescued on Wednesday after five years in captivity with the Taliban.
Taliban Attacks Kabul Airport after Defense Secretary James Mattis’ Arrival
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabul International Airport on Wednesday. The rocket and grenade attack reportedly took place less than two hours after U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived at the airport.
President Trump Announces New Afghanistan Strategy
Last night, President Trump announced a new strategy for winning America’s longest war.
Twin Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan, Pakistan Kill at Least 36
A suicide bomber killed 24 people and injured 42 others on Monday after ramming his car loaded with explosives into a bus in the Afghan capital.
Car Bomb in Afghani Capital Kills at Least 80
At least 80 people are dead and hundreds are wounded after a deadly bombing in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul.
Afghanistan: ISIS Militants Kill 30 Hostages, Including Children
Militants who are likely associated with the Islamic State have killed at least 30 hostages, including children, in a revenge killing.
Ignoring Child Abuse in Afghanistan: We Sent Our Troops to Fight for This?
Some of our purported allies in Afghanistan abuse young boys. And the U.S. military wants to protect them. Not the boys. Our so-called allies.
Afghanistan: Taliban Kills 9, Abducts 35 in Bus Attack
The Taliban has reportedly attacked several buses traveling in Afghanistan. Nine people were killed, and 35 abducted.
