Security & Incidents
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Fighting Continues Between Freedom Front and Taliban Administration in Kamdesh, Nuristan
Clashes continue in Kamdesh, Nuristan, as the Afghanistan Freedom Front says it has captured Taliban checkpoints and pushed forces back.
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Nine Arrested in Herat and Kunar on Drug Trafficking and Explosives Charges
Nine people were arrested in Herat and Kunar on drug trafficking and explosives transport charges, officials said.
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Taliban says $580,000 seized at Islam Qala border crossing
Taliban say border police seized $580,000 at the Islam Qala crossing as a man was arrested over an alleged transfer…
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Freedom Front Says Attack on Taliban Unit in Sar-e Pol Kills Three
Afghanistan's Freedom Front says an attack on a Taliban district office in Sar-e Pol killed three fighters and wounded two…
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Three Members of UK Phone-Smuggling Network Jailed for 25 Years
Three men were jailed for 25 years in London after running a phone-smuggling network that sent stolen devices from the…
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Pakistan says it repelled Taliban border attack in Gulistan
Pakistan says it repelled a Taliban border attack in Gulistan as tensions rise along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier.
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US, Pakistan seize 463 kg of crystal meth in joint operation
US and Pakistani forces seize 463 kg of crystal meth in a joint operation, with the shipment valued at more…
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Taliban Spokesman Calls Pakistan’s Overnight Strikes a ‘Crime’
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid calls Pakistan’s overnight airstrikes on Kandahar, Paktia and Khost a crime.
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Pakistan air and drone strikes hit Taliban bases in three Afghan provinces
Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes on Taliban bases and weapons depots in Kandahar, Paktia and Khost, local sources…
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Taliban Say Suspect in Killing of Two Children Arrested in Herat’s Ghorian District
Taliban say a suspect has been arrested in the killing of two children in Herat province's Ghorian district.