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Taliban fighters announce 'Spring' offensive in Afghanistan which means there is likely to be more bloodshed. (AFP/File Photo)

April 25th, 2018 - 11:18 GMT

Taliban Announces Spring Offensive in Afghanistan, Blow to Peace Talks

In a blow to potential peace talks, the Taliban in Afghanistan on Wednesday have announced yet another annual spring offensive dubbed ''Al-Khandaq'' (trench).

Members of the Taliban in Afghanistan. (AFP)

April 6th, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Taliban Vow 'Serious Revenge' after Afghan Airstrike

UN soldier stands on guard (AFP/File Photo)

April 3rd, 2018 - 09:00 GMT

UN Investigates Bombing of Religious Seminary in Afghanistan

The legendary US military general is set to meet with Erdogan later this week.

August 21st, 2017 - 10:57 GMT

Mad Dog Mattis 'Comfortable' as Trump Prepares to Release New Afghan Strategy

Afghan security force personnel take part in an ongoing operation against an Islamic State (IS) militant stronghold in Achin district of Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan on April 14, 2017. (AFP/Noorullah Shirzada)

April 15th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Afghanistan: At least 94 Daesh militants killed in MOAB blast

Afghan children watch a platoon of American soldiers, 24 September 2012. (AFP/Tony Karumba)

April 17th, 2016 - 04:05 GMT

UN report: One third of Afghan casualties are children

October 28th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

British troops to remain in Afghanistan for 2016

October 7th, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

MSF demands probe into bombing of Kunduz hospital

October 1st, 2015 - 10:30 GMT

Afghan forces claim to have retaken Kunduz

Any enduring NATO military presence in Afghanistan is tied directly to the $4.1 billion and our ability to oversee it and account for it, a senior NATO diplomat told the Times.

October 29th, 2013 - 05:55 GMT

NATO grapples with billions of dollars it will leave behind in Afghanistan

October 11th, 2009 - 12:57 GMT