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Former Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada shot dead in Kabul
Bodyguard also killed at home of one of few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul after Taliban takeover…
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UN Afghanistan head meets Taliban over ban on female aid workers
At least seven international NGOs have suspended aid, saying they cannot work without female staffThe acting h…
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Taliban orders female Afghan TV presenters to cover faces on air
Female anchors post pictures of themselves being ‘erased’ on orders of virtue and vice ministryAfghanistan’s T…
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Civilians killed in deadliest Kabul attack since US withdrawal
Islamic State suspected of carrying out bombing outside mosque in Afghan capitalAt least five civilians have b…
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Journalist dies in Afghanistan as targeted killings continue
Violence increases amid stalled Taliban peace talks, with Isis claiming it was behind earlier journalist killi…
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Blast kills 15 children in Afghanistan
Provincial official says bomb rigged to rickshaw exploded in Taliban-controlled areaA bomb rigged to a ricksha…
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Afghanistan vehicle bomb kills former TV presenter
Kabul police investigate death of Yama Siawash after explosionA bomb attached to the vehicle of a former prese…
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Attack on Kabul University by Isis gunmen leaves 22 dead
Afghan government declares day of mourning after incident in which attackers shot deadAt least 22 people were …
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At least 18 dead in suicide bomb attack in Kabul
Explosion struck outside education centre in Shia neighbourhood in Afghan cityAt least 18 people have been kil…
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Pompeo arrives in Kabul to try to revive flagging Afghan peace talks
Attempt to save stalled Afghanistan peace process comes as most world leaders have curtailed travel due to cor…
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‘Insider attack’ by Afghan soldier kills two US troops
Shooter had argued with US forces before opening fire and then being killed, says Afghan officialTwo US soldie…
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Mosque bombing kills 62 people in eastern Afghanistan
Militant attack caused roof to collapse as worshippers met for Friday prayersSixty-two people have died after …