Afghanistan
Follow the latest Afghanistan news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
- Oct 25, 3:31 PM ET
2 bombs in eastern Afghanistan kill 7, including a child
Afghan official: Suicide bombing has targeted a convoy carrying officials from the country's intelligence service, killing five people, including a child, in eastern Nangarhar province
Oct 25, 3:31 PM ET
- Oct 21, 6:28 PM ET
US reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000
U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan have been reduced by 2,000 over the past year, according to the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan.
Oct 21, 6:28 PM ET
- Oct 21, 6:13 PM ET
US has quietly reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000
The U.S. has quietly reduced its troop levels in Afghanistan by 2,000, bringing the total number of U.S. troops down to 13,000.
Oct 21, 6:13 PM ET
- Oct 21, 2:04 AM ET
Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit
Bipartisan delegation met Afghan leaders and U.S. military chiefs and troops.
Oct 21, 2:04 AM ET
- Oct 18, 8:30 PM ET
The Latest: UN chief strongly condemns mosque attack
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is strongly condemning the attack inside a mosque during Friday prayers in eastern Afghanistan which killed scores of civilians and injured dozens more
Oct 18, 8:30 PM ET
- Oct 15, 2:41 PM ET
Afghan officials: Military chopper crashes, killing 7
Officials say an Afghan army helicopter has crashed in northern Balkh Province, leaving at least seven army personnel, including the crew members, dead
Oct 15, 2:41 PM ET - Oct 9, 11:14 AM ET
UN says US strikes cause civilian casualties in Afghanistan
UN report criticizes US airstrikes against alleged Afghan drug facilities, says they caused civilian casualties
Oct 9, 11:14 AM ET
- Oct 7, 7:20 PM ET
The war in Afghanistan started 18 years ago to fight terrorism after 9/11. Is the US safer?
Security experts appear to agree that the war's initial goal seems to have been accomplished, but the question of whether or not America is safer today remains unclear.
Oct 7, 7:20 PM ET
- Oct 7, 4:16 PM ET
18-year-old US soldier to serve in Afghanistan 18 years after conflict began
A U.S. soldier near as old as the Afghanistan conflict girds for deployment.
Oct 7, 4:16 PM ET
- Oct 7, 2:53 PM ET
Afghan official says bomb kills at least 10 in eastern city
An afghan official says a bomb blast in eastern Nangarhar province has killed at least 10 people, including a child
Oct 7, 2:53 PM ET
- Oct 2, 7:37 AM ET
Official: Taliban attack a northern city in Afghanistan
Over the last three days there have been sporadic gun battles.
Oct 2, 7:37 AM ET - Oct 1, 1:49 PM ET
Afghan officials: Taliban attack kills at least 11 policemen
The Taliban launched a multi-pronged attack on a district headquarters.
Oct 1, 1:49 PM ET - Sep 23, 9:28 PM ET
Afghan officials: 40 civilians killed in anti-Taliban raid
There were conflicting reports on the numbers of killed and wounded.
Sep 23, 9:28 PM ET - Sep 19, 10:17 PM ET
Governor: Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan kills 20
An Afghan official says a powerful suicide truck bombing outside a hospital in the capital of southern Zabul province has killed 20 and injured 97 others
Sep 19, 10:17 PM ET - Sep 19, 8:40 PM ET
Congress grills Trump admin over future of Taliban talks after US airstrike hits Afghan civilians
Congress grilled Trump administration officials on Thursday over the future of Taliban talks after a U.S. airstrike hit Afghan civilians.
Sep 19, 8:40 PM ET - Sep 17, 3:30 PM ET
17th service member killed in Afghanistan this year, 1st since peace talks collapse
An American Green Beret was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with the Taliban.
Sep 17, 3:30 PM ET - Sep 17, 2:12 PM ET
Authorities: Separate attacks in Afghanistan kill 48
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sep 17, 2:12 PM ET - Sep 17, 11:51 AM ET
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with the Taliban.
Sep 17, 11:51 AM ET - Sep 16, 7:20 PM ET
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
The casualties include women and children.
Sep 16, 7:20 PM ET - Sep 16, 7:17 PM ET
Trump confirms death of Osama Bin Laden's son
Bin Laden was killed in a United States counter-terrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
Sep 16, 7:17 PM ET - Sep 9, 8:14 PM ET
Afghans brace for fresh violence after US-Taliban talks halt
President Trump abruptly called off talks with the Taliban.
Sep 9, 8:14 PM ET - Sep 9, 11:59 AM ET
Fallout from Trump's canceled Taliban summit
President Donald Trump, in one tweet, announced and then abruptly canceled the secret Taliban summit at Camp David, just before the anniversary of Sept. 11.
Sep 9, 11:59 AM ET - Sep 7, 2:14 PM ET
US soldier killed in Kabul car bomb attack identified
The Pentagon has identified the U.S. soldier killed in Thursday's suicide car bomb attack in Kabul.
Sep 7, 2:14 PM ET - Sep 5, 11:10 PM ET
Taliban kills US service member, others in Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume
The Taliban kill one American service member, several others in another Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume -- raising concerns about the U.S. peace process.
Sep 5, 11:10 PM ET - Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET
Afghan government raises new concerns about US-Taliban deal
Afghan government raises new concerns about US-Taliban deal after ex-US envoys warn of risks
Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET - Sep 3, 7:13 PM ET
Shattering Taliban attack in Kabul even as US deal nears
Thick smoke rose from the Green Village, home to several international groups.
Sep 3, 7:13 PM ET - Aug 31, 2:40 PM ET
Army Green Beret killed in Afghanistan identified
Dustin Ard, 31, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was killed Thursday during combat operations in Zabul Province.
Aug 31, 2:40 PM ET - Aug 28, 11:28 PM ET
US, Taliban closing in on agreement as top US envoy heads to Afghanistan
The U.S., Taliban were engaged in talks in Qatar Wednesday, even as chief U.S. negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad prepared to head to Kabul, Afghanistan, to brief the government
Aug 28, 11:28 PM ET - Aug 28, 3:10 PM ET
Afghanistan expects US-Taliban update soon as deal nears
Seven others were wounded in the Tuesday night attack.
Aug 28, 3:10 PM ET - Aug 28, 1:43 PM ET
As troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, will aid stream out?
Children will inherit any future peace in Afghanistan, if they live to see it.
Aug 28, 1:43 PM ET - Aug 26, 8:30 AM ET
Young Afghan women barely remember Taliban but fear a return
The young generation is the most vulnerable, and perhaps the most defiant.
Aug 26, 8:30 AM ET - Aug 22, 11:10 PM ET
Army identifies 2 Green Berets killed in Afghanistan
Army Master Sgt. Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and Master Sgt. Jose J. Gonzalez, 35, were killed on Aug. 21, during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Aug 22, 11:10 PM ET - Aug 22, 12:25 PM ET
2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the NATO mission in the country said in a statement.
Aug 22, 12:25 PM ET - Aug 19, 10:16 PM ET
As Trump, negotiators work toward peace, attacks highlight violent realities
The violent reality of the conflict in Afghanistan has shown how delicate or even far-fetched a final peace deal may be.
Aug 19, 10:16 PM ET - Aug 18, 11:59 PM ET
Wedding celebration shattered after suicide attack
In Kabul, ISIS is claiming responsibility for an attack that killed over 60 people, and wounded nearly 200.
Aug 18, 11:59 PM ET - Aug 18, 5:29 PM ET
Bomb blast kills Pakistani tribal elder near Afghan border
A bomb was planted in his vehicle in the country's northwest.
Aug 18, 5:29 PM ET - Aug 18, 3:46 PM ET
Several casualties after suicide bombing at wedding in Kabul, Afghanistan
The explosion ripped through the venue, killing dozens of people and injuring nearly 200.
Aug 18, 3:46 PM ET - Aug 17, 10:28 PM ET
Dozens dead or hurt in wedding party blast in Afghan capital
There was no immediate information on the cause of the blast.
Aug 17, 10:28 PM ET - Aug 12, 1:07 PM ET
No deal announced as US, Taliban wrap up latest talks
Both sides will consult with their leadership on the next steps.
Aug 12, 1:07 PM ET - Aug 2, 11:56 AM ET
US reportedly near deal with Taliban to withdraw troops
The 18-year-long war in Afghanistan has cost nearly 2,300 American lives and around $45 billion each year, according to the Pentagon.
Aug 2, 11:56 AM ET - Aug 1, 7:10 PM ET
State Department wasted $100M on Afghan camp despite early warnings: Report
The U.S. State Department spent over three years and more than $100 million on a project to rebuild a base in Afghanistan that was never rebuilt, new report says.
Aug 1, 7:10 PM ET - Jul 31, 5:53 PM ET
US, Taliban set to finalize 'agreement' ahead of intra-Afghan peace talks
Afghanistan has also finalized its team for talks with the Taliban.
Jul 31, 5:53 PM ET - Jul 31, 8:22 AM ET
32 people, mostly women and children, killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Thirty-two people, mostly women and children, died in a bombing Wednesday in Afghanistan.
Jul 31, 8:22 AM ET - Jul 31, 1:12 AM ET
2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Pompeo promises troop reduction by 2020 election
US service members killed in inside attack in Afghanistan as Pompeo vows a reduction in troops by 2020.
Jul 31, 1:12 AM ET - Jul 30, 11:53 AM ET
2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the Pentagon.
Jul 30, 11:53 AM ET - Jul 30, 11:24 AM ET
Nearly 4,000 civilians in Afghanistan killed or wounded through June: United Nations
The United Nations reported that 1,366 civilians died in the first half of 2019.
Jul 30, 11:24 AM ET - Jul 26, 12:27 PM ET
Afghan official: Taliban kill 4 police in gunbattle
An Afghan official says an hours-long gunbattle between the Taliban and police has left four police officers dead in the country's eastern Ghazni province
Jul 26, 12:27 PM ET - Jul 24, 8:59 AM ET
Mired in poverty, Afghans bring their children to work
Signs of hardship are everywhere, with children begging in the streets.
Jul 24, 8:59 AM ET - Jul 15, 11:41 AM ET
Soldier killed in Afghanistan remembered as 'hero'
Sgt. Maj. James G. "Ryan" Sartor, 40, was killed Saturday in Afghanistan.
Jul 15, 11:41 AM ET - Jul 14, 8:51 PM ET
Decorated soldier dies in combat operations in Afghanistan
U.S. officials say a decorated Special Forces company sergeant major has died.
Jul 14, 8:51 PM ET