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Afghanistan terrorism
29 Dead in Islamic State Attack on Afghan Prison
By Associated Press
Afghan forces retook the prison in Jalalabad 24 hours after the initial attack.
Afghan Officials: Gunmen Kill 32 at Largely Shiite Gathering in Kabul
By Associated Press
The attack, claimed by Islamic State, was a stark reminder that the U.S.-Taliban peace deal did not mean an end to violence.
Death of a Caliph: The Islamic State in Khorasan Province After al-Baghdadi
By Saurav Sarkar
ISKP continues to pose a real threat to Afghanistan, despite al-Baghdadi’s death.
Afghanistan's Terror Threat Is Much Bigger Than the Taliban
By Saurav Sarkar
Even if peace is reached with the Taliban, terrorism will remain a serious problem in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State
By Rahim Faiez
“We will take revenge for every civilian drop of blood,” President Ghani vowed as Kabul mourns 63 dead.
What Did the Latest US-Taliban Talks Accomplish?
By Kathy Gannon
After marathon talks, many questions about Afghanistan’s future remain unanswered.
Afghan Official: Suicide Blast Near Jalalabad Kills 17
By Rahim Faiez
U.S. forces assisted Afghan troops in quelling the attack on a construction company in Nangarhar province.
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 4, Wounds Over 100 in Kabul
By Rahim Faiez
The Taliban's bloody terror campaign continues with an attack on a favorite target.
The ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Dead. What Does That Mean for the Afghan Peace Process?
By Irfan Yar
How will Maulana Sami-ul-Haq’s murder impact the Afghan peace process?
Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
By Maija Liuhto
Pakistan's ambassador in Afghanistan talks about refugees, terrorism, and the border dispute.
Afghan-Pakistani Cross-Border Terrorism Cuts Both Ways
By Franz J. Marty
Exploring on-the-ground reports of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan presence in Afghanistan.
Beyond Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Most Serious Problem Is Governance
By Ahmad Mohibbi
It is time to seriously assess the performance of the Afghan National Unity Government.