Afghanistan
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- Oct 9
Official: Suicide bomber kills candidate in upcoming polls
An Afghan official says a suicide bomber killed a candidate in the upcoming Parliamentary elections
Oct 9
- Oct 4
American general says Afghan battlefield losses are rising
The American general overseeing the war in Afghanistan says Afghan military and police forces had higher numbers of battlefield casualties in a "difficult and bloody summer" of fighting the Taliban insurgency
Oct 4 - Oct 4
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
The service member may have been killed from "combat action."
Oct 4
- Sep 4
1 US service member killed, 1 wounded in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan
The service member who died in the attack Monday is the sixth American killed in Afghanistan this year.
Sep 4
- Aug 23
Inside Afghanistan: On the ground with US troops
ABC News' Ian Pannell gives a rare look inside Afghanistan, where ABC News was given access to U.S. Special Forces on the frontlines.
Aug 23
- Aug 23
My love for the Afghanistan you may not know: Reporter's notebook
ABC News' Ian Pannell has covered Afghanistan since the aftermath of 9/11.
Aug 23
- Aug 23
The latest update on the war efforts in Afghanistan
New footage has emerged showing Afghan forces retaliating against insurgents targeting the presidential palace in Kabul as the U.S. is in direct talks with the Taliban to end America's longest war.
Aug 23
- Aug 22
Trump awards Medal of Honor to airman who saved teammates from al-Qaeda attack despite being gravely wounded
Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
Aug 22
- Aug 22
On the front lines in Afghanistan
Ian Pannell tours one of hundreds of compounds formerly controlled by ISIS.
Aug 22
- Aug 21
Rockets fired at Afghanistan presidential palace
Police say the Taliban fired rockets that landed near the presidential palace during the president's Eid speech.
Aug 21
- Aug 21
Rockets disrupt Afghanistan president's holiday speech in suspected Taliban attack
The sound of exploding rockets could be heard in the background Tuesday as Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani gave a speech at a ceremony in Kabul marking Eid al-Adha.
Aug 21 - Aug 19
Trump adviser John Bolton on possibly privatizing US war in Afghanistan: I'm 'always open to new ideas'
Bolton said possibility of using private military contractors up to president.
Aug 19 - Aug 16
With large-scale attacks, is the Taliban experiencing a resurgence?
The attacks come as U.S. officials indicated the Trump administration's South Asia Strategy had created progress toward peace talks aimed at ending the Afghanistan war.
Aug 16 - Aug 14
US soldier in Afghanistan dies from wounds in roadside blast
The Army Green Beret is the fifth U.S. casualty in Afghanistan this year.
Aug 14 - Aug 10
Taliban storms strategic Afghan city
Taliban fighters stormed a provincial capital in Afghanistan before dawn on Friday.
Aug 10 - Aug 10
Taliban storms strategic Afghan city
Taliban fighters stormed a provincial capital in Afghanistan before dawn on Friday, exchanging fire with security forces and reportedly leaving several dead.
Aug 10 - Aug 8
Inside US longest war as it rages on in the Afghan mountains
ABC News was given exclusive access as Army Green Berets traveled the dirt roads that led to ISIS.
Aug 8 - Jul 24
'Cautious optimism' Afghanistan strategy working: US general
The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East believes there is reason for “cautious optimism” that the Trump administration’s South Asia Strategy is working.
Jul 24 - Jul 13
US service member killed in Afghanistan marks second American combat death in one week
A U.S. service member was killed in eastern Afghanistan Thursday due to wounds sustained during a combat operation, according to a release from U.S. Forces Afghanistan
Jul 13 - Jul 12
US service member killed in Afghanistan operation
The death marks the fourth American soldier killed in Afghanistan this year.
Jul 12 - Jul 10
In face of security concerns, recent attacks, Pompeo claims progress in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan Monday to see what progress has been made nearly one year after President Trump announced his new "South Asia strategy."
Jul 10 - Jul 10
In face of security concerns, recent attacks, Pompeo claims progress in Afghanistan
President Trump ended President Obama's timeline for withdrawal.
Jul 10 - Jul 4
Afghan glassblowers see little for high-priced works of art
ABC News' Ian Pannell gets rare look of glassblowing process before pieces are sold across the West.
Jul 4 - 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 - 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 28
At least 95 dead in Kabul suicide bombing
An ambulance filled with explosives detonated at a security checkpoint
Jan 28 - Jan 28
At least 95 killed by ambulance car-bomb in Afghan capital Kabul
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the powerful and deadly blast.
Jan 28 - 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 22
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 22 - Jan 22
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 22 - Jan 21
- 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 28
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 28 - 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