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UK to speed up relocation of Afghans who worked with British troops

"As we withdraw our Armed Forces, it is only right we accelerate the relocation of those who may be at risk of reprisals," Britain's Defense Minister Ben Wallace said on Monday.

Afghanistan

What does NATO’s Afghanistan withdrawal mean for Europe?

With the planned withdrawal of the last NATO troops from Afghanistan just months away, the country faces an uncertain future amid an already deeply unstable security situation.

Germany

Talks underway over early Afghanistan withdrawal, says Germany

Deliberations are underway over the possible withdrawal of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul by July 4, the German defence ministry said.

Afghanistan

At least eight people killed in a car bomb explosion in Afghanistan

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan: 'Rickshaw bomb' kills children in eastern Gilan district

At least 15 children were killed and 20 others wounded by a bomb attached to a rickshaw, according to a provincial government official.

Europe News

Why is the EU pledging €1.2 billion to Afghanistan?

The EU has pledged €1.2 billion to Afghanistan over the next five years. But why and what does the bloc gain?

Australia

Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans, shocking report finds

The report recommended 19 soldiers be referred to federal police for criminal investigation for the unlawful killing of 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians.

Afghanistan

US hit Taliban with 'first airstrike in 11 days' after failed treaty

A spokesman for the US Forces in Afghanistan detailed the strike on Wednesday,

Afghanistan

US signs peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban after 18 years of war

US signs peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban after 18 years of war

Afghanistan

US and Taliban reach Afghanistan truce on sidelines of Munich summit

The truce came after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper met in Munich with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.

Afghanistan

Two US soldiers killed and six others wounded in Afghanistan attack

Two US soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an attack occurred in Afghanistan on Saturday when an Afghan dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire.

Afghanistan

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during Afghan army raid - officials

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during Afghan army raid - officials

Afghanistan

Euroviews. Why many Afghans aren't sad Trump's secret Taliban peace talks collapsed ǀ View

The one hope Afghans have for this disappointing moment is that a process can be created in which they will have a say in their nation’s fate.

Afghanistan

Watch: Kabul museum restores art shattered by Taliban

In 2001, Taliban fighters smashed more than 2,500 figurines they judged to be "un-Islamic". Museum staff are now creating a digital record of the collection in case of further threat.

Afghanistan

Allies killed more civilians in Afghanistan than anti-government force

In the first half of the year, foreign and government forces killed 717 civilians, while anti-government elements (including Taliban) caused 531 deaths, the UN said.

World

Afghanistan: What is the humanitarian cost of a never-ending war?

In partnership with The European Commission

With a growing number of attacks and civilian casualties. The conflict in Afghanistan is intensifying even 18 years after U.S. intervention. But what is the humanitarian cost?

Afghanistan

Report: Afghanistan sees increase in civilian casualties

Almost 11,000 civilians were killed in the country in 2018 and the Taliban is in a stronger military position now than at any point since 2001.

Afghanistan

Taliban says leader of feared Haqqani network has died

Jalaluddin Haqqani founded the Haqqani network, one of the most powerful groups in the Afghan insurgency, in the 1970s.

Afghanistan

Taliban angry at ceasefire selfies in Afghanistan

Taliban insurgents posed for photos and shared hugs with their opponents during the three-day ceasefire.

Australia

Australian soldiers fly Nazi swastika flag in Afghanistan