The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, or UNAMA, said it documented 12 incidents of deliberate acts of violence between March 11 to May 23.
The Latest: Pakistan to reopen border with Afghanistan
Pakistan says it will reopen a key border crossing with Afghanistan to allow trade between the neighbors. Trucks carrying fruits, vegetables and other items will start crossing the Ghulam Khan border …
Afghanistan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (May 2020)
English Infographic on Afghanistan about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 18 Jun 2020 by OCHA …
Iran’s Chabahar port spared from US sanctions in rare cooperation
Despite escalating tensions, both countries see Iran’s Chabahar port as key to stabilising neighbouring Afghanistan.
With $9M from USAID, Charleston rug dealer empowers weavers, bolsters Afghanistan economy
A Kabul-based project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and run by Charleston resident Rob Leahy, is helping to empower the women who weave these intricate rugs …
US troops in Afghanistan reduced to 8,600, general says
The United States has reduced the number of troops it has in Afghanistan to 8,600 in accordance with a preliminary peace deal with the Taliban, a top American general said on Thursday, even as other …
Guard unit that lost EOD troop in Afghanistan faced ‘funding constraints’ and ‘time-consuming request process’
Sgt. James Slape died while clearing a safe path around a disabled MaxxPro vehicle that had hit an improvised explosive device.
Taliban Says No Threat To West As US Troops Leave Afghanistan
The Taliban on Friday played down concerns that Afghanistan could be used as a launching ground for future attacks on the West, after the US said it had so far upheld its pledge to reduce its military …
U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Reduced to 8,600, General Says
The phased troop withdrawal has continued on schedule, even as other parts of a peace deal with the Taliban have faced setbacks and delays.
US Investigates Alleged IS Plot to Kill American Peace Envoy to Afghanistan
U.S. officials say they are seriously investigating Taliban claims that Islamic State in Afghanistan was plotting to assassinate Zalmay Khalilzad, the American peace envoy for the country. The Taliban …