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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation announces the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for allegedly plotting an ISIS-related attack on Election Day in November. 2024-10-8
The Taliban-appointed defense minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob orders a crackdown on those members of the Taliban who commit abuses following reports by Kabul residents who complained about abusive treatment by certain Taliban members. Yaqoob says that "We direct you to keep them out of your ranks, otherwise strict action will be taken against you," and added that the Taliban does not "want such people in our ranks." 2021-09-24
Belgium announces that all troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan in 2021, bringing an end to Belgian involvement in the war. Belgium currently has around 70 military personnel deployed in Afghanistan, as part of a train, advise and assist role for pro-government forces. 2020-12-5
The Taliban attacked the Maruf District, Kandahar, Afghanistan, killing two policemen and wounding twelve others. The assault was repulsed, resulting in 27 Taliban fighters being killed. 2020-07-23
Nine homeless drug users are shot dead while sleeping rough in the Afghan capital Kabul. 2020-02-16
Researchers note that in November 2017, Strava, which processes data from apps and Internet of Things devices such as Fitbit, accidentally revealed the locations of alleged United States military bases overseas, including in Afghanistan, Djibouti and Syria. 2018-01-28
Australia declares its war in Afghanistan over while the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, visits Afghanistan. 2013-10-28
A NATO adviser is shot dead by a woman in police uniform in Kabul, and at least five Afghan policemen are killed by another officer in northern Afghanistan. 2012-12-24
A suicide bomber targets a NATO convoy in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul, killing at least four Afghans, eight civilians, and five members of the International Security Assistance Force. 2011-10-29
At least 37 people are killed and others are wounded in a U.S.-led airstrike in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. 2011-02-18