The British and American governments warn their citizens to leave Afghanistan "immediately" amid the Taliban advance and a worsening security situation in the country. 2021-08-7
2014 Kabul Serena Hotel attack: Four suspected Taliban members attack the luxurious Kabul Serena Hotel, killing at least nine people, including four foreigners. 2014-03-20
Australia announces that it will be closing its base in Tarinkot in Urozgan Province, with the majority of troops returning home by the end of this year. 2013-03-26
The Parliament of Afghanistan approves a strategic pact with the United States which should see US troops present in Afghanistan until 2014. 2012-05-26