The Taliban declares the formation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. 2021-08-19
Taliban officials indicate that there will be no "transitional government" in Afghanistan, saying that the group expects a complete transfer of power from the Ghani government. 2021-08-15
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
Four civilians in flooded Parwan are killed in clashes between the Afghan military and the Taliban. The group did not comment on the killings ahead of peace talks to start soon between the group and the government. 2020-08-27
A bomb blast kills nine children, aged seven to ten, who were on their way to school in Takhar Province. 2019-11-2
A car bomb explodes in Kabul, killing 16 people and wounding over 100 others. 2019-09-2
40 people are killed and over 100 injured by a car bombing and shooting in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Taliban claims responsibility and loses five gunmen. 2019-07-1
Two fuel tankers are bombed in the Afghan town of Charikar, killing at least 15 people and injuring at least 27. 2017-11-1
New Zealand announces the stationing of three more non-combat military personnel in Afghanistan, boosting its military commitment to 13. 2017-08-25
A drone strike conducted by the United States kills at least five suspected militants in North Waziristan, Pakistan. 2012-09-1