In his first public comments since going into exile, ousted president Ashraf Ghani concedes that the Taliban has "won the war" in Afghanistan, saying that "they are now facing a new historical test. Either they will preserve the name and honour of Afghanistan or they will give priority to other places and networks". 2021-08-15
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he views peace talks with the Taliban as concluded and unsuccessful, and anticipates a civil war. 2021-08-10
Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan; Taliban insurgency2021-07-2
Suspected Taliban insurgents fire a rocket into a hospital in Kunar, destroying COVID-19 vaccines and setting the hospital on fire. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denies responsibility for the attack as the group gains more territory on the border with Tajikistan. 2021-06-23
Afghan troops repel a Taliban attack on the northern city of Kunduz, killing up to 40 insurgents. 2020-05-19
A suicide bomber kills two American troops near the Kandahar International Airport in Afghanistan. The Taliban insurgency claims responsibility. 2017-08-2
The Afghan Taliban releases a statement rejecting peace talks with the government of Afghanistan until foreign forces stop attacking their positions and withdraw from the country. Direct peace talks between the government and the Taliban were expected to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan next week. 2016-03-5
The Afghan Ministry of the Interior states that it has killed 27 Taliban insurgents during the previous 24 hours. 2012-09-4