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Jun 17
- 2 suicide bombings end 3 days of peace in Afghanistan
  The ceasefire was initially called for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks end of the holy month of Ramadan.
  
  Jun 17
Jun 8
- US says it will intensify fight against IS in Afghanistan
  The U.S. says it will intensify combat against the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan
  
  Jun 8
Jun 7
- Afghan president announces holiday cease-fire with Taliban
  Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a weeklong cease-fire with the Taliban to begin next Tuesday, coinciding with the holiday marking the end of Ramadan
  
  Jun 7
Jun 6
- Attack on army post in Afghanistan kills 6 soldiers
  An Afghan official says the Taliban have attacked an army post in the western Badghis province, killing six soldiers and wounding seven
  
  Jun 6
Jun 5
- IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics
  Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide bombing that targeted a meeting of Afghanistan's top clerics
  
  Jun 5
Jun 4
- Bombing targets Afghan clerics calling for peace, killing 7
  A suicide bomber has targeted a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics, killing at least seven people and wounding 20 shortly after the religious leaders had issued a decree against such attacks and called for peace talks
  
  Jun 4
Jun 4
- The Latest: Along with 7 killed, 20 wounded in Kabul bombing
  The Latest: Along with 7 killed, Kabul suicide bombing that targeted meeting of country's top clerics wounded 20
  
  Jun 4
May 30
- Afghan forces repel Islamic State attack at Kabul ministry
  In rare victory, Afghan security forces repel attack by Islamic State group targeting Interior Ministry in Kabul
  
  May 30
May 28
- Afghan official: Gunmen kill 3 people in Herat province
  Afghan official: Gunmen kill at least 3 people in an attack in western Herat province
  
  May 28
May 28
- Afghan, Pakistani military officials renew push for peace
  Senior military and intelligence officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to enhance efforts to ensure sustainable peace in the region
  
  May 28
May 21
- Watchdog says US strategy in Afghanistan shows little result
  A government watchdog is taking issue with the Pentagon's assertions that momentum in the fight against the Taliban has shifted to Afghan government forces
  
  May 21
May 15
- Afghan officials say 34 people killed in heavy flooding
  Afghan government says 34 people have died and four others injured in heavy rains and flooding around the country over the past week
  
  May 15
May 1
- Remembering photojournalist killed in Kabul blast
  AFP chief photographer Shah Marai was killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday.
  
  May 1
Apr 30
- 9 journalists killed in Afghanistan: This is 'a reminder of the extreme dangers to media workers'
  One of the attackers pretended to be a journalist, a police spokesperson said.
  
  Apr 30
Apr 30
- Suicide bombings that killed dozens in Afghanistan show the war is far from over: ANALYSIS
  Dozens were killed as two suicide bombers detonated explosives Monday in Kabul.
  
  Apr 30
Apr 30
- ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing that killed 25, including 9 journalists
  Nine journalists were among the dead.
  
  Apr 30
Apr 23
- Suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, claims the lives of more than 50 people
  ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on a voter registration center.
  
  Apr 23
Feb 17
- India, Iran to step up cooperation on Afghanistan
  India and Iran have agreed to step up cooperation in combatting extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking in Afghanistan in an effort to restore peace and stability to the war-wracked country
  
  Feb 17
Feb 7
- Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators
  Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators.
  
  Feb 7
Jan 29
- 11 killed in attack in Afghanistan, the latest in spate of violence
  11 soldiers were killed and 14 wounded when gunmen attacked an army outpost near a military academy outside of Kabul on Monday, according to an Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman.
  
  Jan 29
Jan 27
- At least 95 dead in Kabul suicide bombing
  An ambulance filled with explosives detonated at a security checkpoint
  
  Jan 27
Jan 27
- At least 95 killed by ambulance car-bomb in Afghan capital Kabul
  The Taliban claimed responsibility for the powerful and deadly blast.
  
  Jan 27
Jan 25
- 6 dead, 28 injured in attack on children's group in Afghanistan
  ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
  
  Jan 25
Jan 24
- Pentagon provided funds to Afghan units accused of child sexual abuse: Government watchdog
  DoD has provided funds to twelve Afghan security force units
  
  Jan 24
Jan 21
- Death toll in Kabul hotel siege climbs to 18 civilians; Taliban claims responsibility
  Gunmen waged an attacked on the Intercontinental Hotel in the Afghan capital.
  
  Jan 21
Jan 21
- 18 people were killed in a deadly attack at a Kabul intercontinental hotel
  The Taliban claims their soldiers stormed the luxury high-rise late Saturday.
  
  Jan 21
Jan 20
- Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Kabul
  Several killed in the crossfire and more taken hostage.
  
  Jan 20
Jan 3
- American service member killed in eastern Afghanistan
  Four others were wounded in combat.
  
  Jan 3
Dec 31
- ANALYSIS: Losing troops and territory, will a new US strategy change the Afghan war?
  In 2018, Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan goes into full effect.
  
  Dec 31
Dec 28
- Over 40 killed, 30 injured in attack, explosion in Afghanistan
  The explosion happened in west Kabul at a Shia cultural center.
  
  Dec 28
Nov 5
- US service member killed during operations in Afghanistan
  A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
  
  Nov 5
Oct 20
- Afghan soldiers in US for training are going AWOL
  Over the last 12 years, 152 Afghans in the U.S. for training have gone missing.
  
  Oct 20
Sep 29
- Rocket attack at airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
  The attack took place just hours after Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived.
  
  Sep 29
Sep 27
- Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport
  The Taliban and ISIS are both claiming the rocket attack at the Kabul airport.
  
  Sep 27
Sep 27
- Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport
  The Taliban and ISIS are both taking credit for a rocket attack on Kabul airport early Wednesday just hours after U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis landed in Afghanistan for a surprise visit.
  
  Sep 27
Sep 7
- 3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan
  A U.S. official has confirmed that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authorized about 3,500 additional troops to deploy to Afghanistan as part of the troop buildup associated with President Trump's South Asia Strategy.
  
  Sep 7
Sep 7
- 3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan
  It's part of the troop buildup associated with Trump's strategy.
  
  Sep 7
Aug 30
- Pentagon announces there are 2,600 more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported
  The Pentagon has said the U.S. has 8,400 troops in Afghanistan.
  
  Aug 30
Aug 30
- U.S. now has 11,000 troops in Afghanistan
  ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on the latest from the Pentagon.
  
  Aug 30
Aug 27
- If goal in Afghanistan 'is stalemate, we have achieved it,' former US envoy says
  One change in Trump's strategy is its focus on Pakistan, an expert said.
  
  Aug 27
Aug 25
- McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan
  Comes days after President Donald Trump laid out the administration's plans.
  
  Aug 25
Aug 25
- McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan
  National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster weighed in Friday afternoon on what he envisions as success in the Unites States' ongoing war in Afghanistan.
  
  Aug 25
Aug 23
- Optimism for Trump's Afghanistan War plan from legendary US commando
  Donald Trump's new plan for a more open-ended war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIS in South Asia was met with cautious optimism by retired Army Maj. Jim Gant.
  
  Aug 23
Aug 22
- Mattis, Tillerson won’t say how many more troops will head to Afghanistan
  The defense secretary said he is still determining size of troop increase.
  
  Aug 22
Aug 22
- Trump's Afghanistan plan has mixed implications, experts say
  Foreign policy analysts weigh in on Trump's new plan.
  
  Aug 22
Aug 22
- Forces to arrive in Afghanistan within days or weeks: US general
  Defense Secretary James Mattis has not yet signed any orders to deploy troops.
  
  Aug 22
Aug 22
- Lawmakers praise and condemn Trump's Afghanistan plan
  Trump's address divides lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
  
  Aug 22

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2 suicide bombings end 3 days of peace in Afghanistan The ceasefire was initially called for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks end of the holy month of Ramadan. Jun 17

US says it will intensify fight against IS in Afghanistan The U.S. says it will intensify combat against the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan Jun 8

Afghan president announces holiday cease-fire with Taliban Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a weeklong cease-fire with the Taliban to begin next Tuesday, coinciding with the holiday marking the end of Ramadan Jun 7

Attack on army post in Afghanistan kills 6 soldiers An Afghan official says the Taliban have attacked an army post in the western Badghis province, killing six soldiers and wounding seven Jun 6

IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide bombing that targeted a meeting of Afghanistan's top clerics Jun 5

Bombing targets Afghan clerics calling for peace, killing 7 A suicide bomber has targeted a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics, killing at least seven people and wounding 20 shortly after the religious leaders had issued a decree against such attacks and called for peace talks Jun 4

The Latest: Along with 7 killed, 20 wounded in Kabul bombing The Latest: Along with 7 killed, Kabul suicide bombing that targeted meeting of country's top clerics wounded 20 Jun 4

Afghan forces repel Islamic State attack at Kabul ministry In rare victory, Afghan security forces repel attack by Islamic State group targeting Interior Ministry in Kabul May 30

Afghan official: Gunmen kill 3 people in Herat province Afghan official: Gunmen kill at least 3 people in an attack in western Herat province May 28

Afghan, Pakistani military officials renew push for peace Senior military and intelligence officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to enhance efforts to ensure sustainable peace in the region May 28

Watchdog says US strategy in Afghanistan shows little result A government watchdog is taking issue with the Pentagon's assertions that momentum in the fight against the Taliban has shifted to Afghan government forces May 21

Afghan officials say 34 people killed in heavy flooding Afghan government says 34 people have died and four others injured in heavy rains and flooding around the country over the past week May 15

Remembering photojournalist killed in Kabul blast AFP chief photographer Shah Marai was killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday. May 1

9 journalists killed in Afghanistan: This is 'a reminder of the extreme dangers to media workers' One of the attackers pretended to be a journalist, a police spokesperson said. Apr 30

Suicide bombings that killed dozens in Afghanistan show the war is far from over: ANALYSIS Dozens were killed as two suicide bombers detonated explosives Monday in Kabul. Apr 30

ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing that killed 25, including 9 journalists Nine journalists were among the dead. Apr 30

Suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, claims the lives of more than 50 people ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on a voter registration center. Apr 23

India, Iran to step up cooperation on Afghanistan India and Iran have agreed to step up cooperation in combatting extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking in Afghanistan in an effort to restore peace and stability to the war-wracked country Feb 17

Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators. Feb 7

11 killed in attack in Afghanistan, the latest in spate of violence 11 soldiers were killed and 14 wounded when gunmen attacked an army outpost near a military academy outside of Kabul on Monday, according to an Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman. Jan 29

At least 95 dead in Kabul suicide bombing An ambulance filled with explosives detonated at a security checkpoint Jan 27

At least 95 killed by ambulance car-bomb in Afghan capital Kabul The Taliban claimed responsibility for the powerful and deadly blast. Jan 27

6 dead, 28 injured in attack on children's group in Afghanistan ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. Jan 25

Pentagon provided funds to Afghan units accused of child sexual abuse: Government watchdog DoD has provided funds to twelve Afghan security force units Jan 24

Death toll in Kabul hotel siege climbs to 18 civilians; Taliban claims responsibility Gunmen waged an attacked on the Intercontinental Hotel in the Afghan capital. Jan 21

18 people were killed in a deadly attack at a Kabul intercontinental hotel The Taliban claims their soldiers stormed the luxury high-rise late Saturday. Jan 21

Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Kabul Several killed in the crossfire and more taken hostage. Jan 20

American service member killed in eastern Afghanistan Four others were wounded in combat. Jan 3

ANALYSIS: Losing troops and territory, will a new US strategy change the Afghan war? In 2018, Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan goes into full effect. Dec 31

Over 40 killed, 30 injured in attack, explosion in Afghanistan The explosion happened in west Kabul at a Shia cultural center. Dec 28

US service member killed during operations in Afghanistan A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Nov 5

Afghan soldiers in US for training are going AWOL Over the last 12 years, 152 Afghans in the U.S. for training have gone missing. Oct 20

Rocket attack at airport in Kabul, Afghanistan The attack took place just hours after Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived. Sep 29

Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport The Taliban and ISIS are both claiming the rocket attack at the Kabul airport. Sep 27

Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport The Taliban and ISIS are both taking credit for a rocket attack on Kabul airport early Wednesday just hours after U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis landed in Afghanistan for a surprise visit. Sep 27

3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan A U.S. official has confirmed that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authorized about 3,500 additional troops to deploy to Afghanistan as part of the troop buildup associated with President Trump's South Asia Strategy. Sep 7

3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan It's part of the troop buildup associated with Trump's strategy. Sep 7

Pentagon announces there are 2,600 more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported The Pentagon has said the U.S. has 8,400 troops in Afghanistan. Aug 30

U.S. now has 11,000 troops in Afghanistan ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on the latest from the Pentagon. Aug 30

If goal in Afghanistan 'is stalemate, we have achieved it,' former US envoy says One change in Trump's strategy is its focus on Pakistan, an expert said. Aug 27

McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan Comes days after President Donald Trump laid out the administration's plans. Aug 25

McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster weighed in Friday afternoon on what he envisions as success in the Unites States' ongoing war in Afghanistan. Aug 25

Optimism for Trump's Afghanistan War plan from legendary US commando Donald Trump's new plan for a more open-ended war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIS in South Asia was met with cautious optimism by retired Army Maj. Jim Gant. Aug 23

Mattis, Tillerson won’t say how many more troops will head to Afghanistan The defense secretary said he is still determining size of troop increase. Aug 22

Trump's Afghanistan plan has mixed implications, experts say Foreign policy analysts weigh in on Trump's new plan. Aug 22

Forces to arrive in Afghanistan within days or weeks: US general Defense Secretary James Mattis has not yet signed any orders to deploy troops. Aug 22

Lawmakers praise and condemn Trump's Afghanistan plan Trump's address divides lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Aug 22

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Afghanistan
Add Interest

Follow the latest Afghanistan news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

2 suicide bombings end 3 days of peace in Afghanistan
The ceasefire was initially called for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Jun 17

US says it will intensify fight against IS in Afghanistan
The U.S. says it will intensify combat against the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan

Jun 8

Afghan president announces holiday cease-fire with Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a weeklong cease-fire with the Taliban to begin next Tuesday, coinciding with the holiday marking the end of Ramadan

Jun 7

Attack on army post in Afghanistan kills 6 soldiers
An Afghan official says the Taliban have attacked an army post in the western Badghis province, killing six soldiers and wounding seven

Jun 6

IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics
Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide bombing that targeted a meeting of Afghanistan's top clerics

Jun 5

Bombing targets Afghan clerics calling for peace, killing 7
A suicide bomber has targeted a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics, killing at least seven people and wounding 20 shortly after the religious leaders had issued a decree against such attacks and called for peace talks

Jun 4

The Latest: Along with 7 killed, 20 wounded in Kabul bombing
The Latest: Along with 7 killed, Kabul suicide bombing that targeted meeting of country's top clerics wounded 20

Jun 4

Afghan forces repel Islamic State attack at Kabul ministry
In rare victory, Afghan security forces repel attack by Islamic State group targeting Interior Ministry in Kabul

May 30

Afghan official: Gunmen kill 3 people in Herat province
Afghan official: Gunmen kill at least 3 people in an attack in western Herat province

May 28

Afghan, Pakistani military officials renew push for peace
Senior military and intelligence officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to enhance efforts to ensure sustainable peace in the region

May 28

Watchdog says US strategy in Afghanistan shows little result
A government watchdog is taking issue with the Pentagon's assertions that momentum in the fight against the Taliban has shifted to Afghan government forces

May 21

Afghan officials say 34 people killed in heavy flooding
Afghan government says 34 people have died and four others injured in heavy rains and flooding around the country over the past week

May 15

Remembering photojournalist killed in Kabul blast
AFP chief photographer Shah Marai was killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday.

May 1

9 journalists killed in Afghanistan: This is 'a reminder of the extreme dangers to media workers'
One of the attackers pretended to be a journalist, a police spokesperson said.

Apr 30

Suicide bombings that killed dozens in Afghanistan show the war is far from over: ANALYSIS
Dozens were killed as two suicide bombers detonated explosives Monday in Kabul.

Apr 30

ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing that killed 25, including 9 journalists
Nine journalists were among the dead.

Apr 30

Suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, claims the lives of more than 50 people
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on a voter registration center.

Apr 23

India, Iran to step up cooperation on Afghanistan
India and Iran have agreed to step up cooperation in combatting extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking in Afghanistan in an effort to restore peace and stability to the war-wracked country

Feb 17

Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators
Trump officials defend Afghanistan policy before skeptical senators.

Feb 7

11 killed in attack in Afghanistan, the latest in spate of violence
11 soldiers were killed and 14 wounded when gunmen attacked an army outpost near a military academy outside of Kabul on Monday, according to an Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman.

Jan 29

At least 95 dead in Kabul suicide bombing
An ambulance filled with explosives detonated at a security checkpoint

Jan 27

At least 95 killed by ambulance car-bomb in Afghan capital Kabul
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the powerful and deadly blast.

Jan 27

6 dead, 28 injured in attack on children's group in Afghanistan
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

Jan 25

Pentagon provided funds to Afghan units accused of child sexual abuse: Government watchdog
DoD has provided funds to twelve Afghan security force units

Jan 24

Death toll in Kabul hotel siege climbs to 18 civilians; Taliban claims responsibility
Gunmen waged an attacked on the Intercontinental Hotel in the Afghan capital.

Jan 21

18 people were killed in a deadly attack at a Kabul intercontinental hotel
The Taliban claims their soldiers stormed the luxury high-rise late Saturday.

Jan 21

Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Kabul
Several killed in the crossfire and more taken hostage.

Jan 20

American service member killed in eastern Afghanistan
Four others were wounded in combat.

Jan 3

ANALYSIS: Losing troops and territory, will a new US strategy change the Afghan war?
In 2018, Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan goes into full effect.

Dec 31

Over 40 killed, 30 injured in attack, explosion in Afghanistan
The explosion happened in west Kabul at a Shia cultural center.

Dec 28

US service member killed during operations in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Nov 5

Afghan soldiers in US for training are going AWOL
Over the last 12 years, 152 Afghans in the U.S. for training have gone missing.

Oct 20

Rocket attack at airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
The attack took place just hours after Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived.

Sep 29

Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport
The Taliban and ISIS are both claiming the rocket attack at the Kabul airport.

Sep 27

Taliban claims it targeted US defense chief's plane in attack on Kabul airport
The Taliban and ISIS are both taking credit for a rocket attack on Kabul airport early Wednesday just hours after U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis landed in Afghanistan for a surprise visit.

Sep 27

3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan
A U.S. official has confirmed that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authorized about 3,500 additional troops to deploy to Afghanistan as part of the troop buildup associated with President Trump's South Asia Strategy.

Sep 7

3,500 more US troops headed to Afghanistan
It's part of the troop buildup associated with Trump's strategy.

Sep 7

Pentagon announces there are 2,600 more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported
The Pentagon has said the U.S. has 8,400 troops in Afghanistan.

Aug 30

U.S. now has 11,000 troops in Afghanistan
ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on the latest from the Pentagon.

Aug 30

If goal in Afghanistan 'is stalemate, we have achieved it,' former US envoy says
One change in Trump's strategy is its focus on Pakistan, an expert said.

Aug 27

McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan
Comes days after President Donald Trump laid out the administration's plans.

Aug 25

McMaster says he's seeking a 'sustainable outcome' in Afghanistan
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster weighed in Friday afternoon on what he envisions as success in the Unites States' ongoing war in Afghanistan.

Aug 25

Optimism for Trump's Afghanistan War plan from legendary US commando
Donald Trump's new plan for a more open-ended war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIS in South Asia was met with cautious optimism by retired Army Maj. Jim Gant.

Aug 23

Mattis, Tillerson won’t say how many more troops will head to Afghanistan
The defense secretary said he is still determining size of troop increase.

Aug 22

Trump's Afghanistan plan has mixed implications, experts say
Foreign policy analysts weigh in on Trump's new plan.

Aug 22

Forces to arrive in Afghanistan within days or weeks: US general
Defense Secretary James Mattis has not yet signed any orders to deploy troops.

Aug 22

Lawmakers praise and condemn Trump's Afghanistan plan
Trump's address divides lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Aug 22