U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation following his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. In the address, Biden said that he "stands squarely behind" the decision to withdraw from the country and admits that the government's collapse was "quicker than anticipated". 2021-08-16
Kyrgyzstan says 500 visas will be issued to students from Afghanistan. 2021-08-16
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
The last Spanish soldiers in Afghanistan arrive in Spain, ending the mission after 19 years. 2021-05-13
The Afghan military recaptures Kandahar Province's Arghandab District, killing 200 Taliban members in the process. 2020-11-6
A landmine blast in the Khakrez District kills 11 pilgrims, including seven children. 2019-07-15
The Taliban kills 27 members of the Afghan National Security Forces in a series of coordinated attacks in northern Afghanistan after refusing to discuss peace in the region with government officials. 2019-01-1
At least 43 Afghan soldiers are killed in a Taliban attack on an army base in Kandahar Province. Around 10 Taliban fighters also died in the attack. 2017-10-19