War in Afghanistan

For a very long time, those living in the valley have enjoyed a special kind of infamy. Once again, a resistance movement is forming there.

Dispelling these myths becomes especially important as the current conflict appears to be entering a critical new phase.

An hour after the blast in Shirpoor, Afghans in Kabul and elsewhere took to their rooftops to cry “Allahu Akbar” into the night in defiance of the Taliban.

Nine out of 10 districts in Helmand’s provincial capital were under Taliban control as of August 3. 

Subsequent flights are due to bring more of the roughly 700 applicants who are farthest along in the process of getting visas.

Taliban pressure in the north serves both military and narrative purposes, and didn’t come out of nowhere.

Two of three blasts Monday occurred in a mostly Hazara area, following other recent attacks targeting the community.

The government says the army can hold its own, but military experts warn of a tough fight ahead.

Afghanistan’s Hazaras have long been persecuted and over the last 20 years targeted in attacks of increasingly cruelty.

A temporary truce to mark the end of Ramadan mostly held, allowing Afghans to celebrate in relative peace.

Three explosions outside a school entrance struck as students were leaving on Saturday, killing at least 50 and injuring more than 100.