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Afghanistan
Afghan Taliban broker ceasefire between rival TTP factions
Pakistan
Pakistan, Ending Its Observance of Cease-Fire, Launches Airstrikes Against Taliban
Afghan policeman guns down 3 Americans at hospital in Kabul
A police officer guarding the CURE hospital in Kabul turned his gun on Americans, killing three and wounding another.
Afghan Taliban confirms death of shadow governors for Kunar, Kandahar
Noor Qasim Sabari and Abdul Wasi’ Azzam, the shadow governors of Kunar and Kandahar respectively, were killed in military operations over the past month.
Afghanistan
Security Eroding in Northern Afghanistan after German Withdrawal
Is the ‘Taliban’s negotiator’ under house arrest in the UAE?
The Taliban have publicly stated that Agha Jan Mutasim does not represent them. Twice.
Pakistan
Pakistan – TTP say they will not extend ceasefire, but will continue talks
Afghanistan
Blunders by British generals allowed Taliban to carry out attack on Camp Bastion while Prince Harry was in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghan villagers rise up against Taliban in Nangarhar province
Afghanistan
Anxious China emerges as diplomatic player in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Pakistan – 108 kidnapped tribesmen released
Iran
Iran’s one-stop shop for US Army gear
Pakistan
Pakistan Says Talks with Taliban in Comprehensive Phase
Pakistan
Pakistan: Taliban factions clash, killing dozens
Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban plot with seminaries to assault capital: police
Afghanistan
Officials: Despite Afghan election success, insurgents remain active
Taliban’s shadow governor for Kunar reported killed in US airstrike
Noor Qasim Sabari, the shadow governor of Kunar, is said to have been killed in a US airstrike along with seven senior commanders in the province.
Dozens killed in Taliban infighting in South Waziristan
A local Taliban fighter who is said to have supported negotiations with the government is among 34 jihadists killed during clashes since Sunday.
Pakistani Taliban launch website, which is promptly taken down
The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan launched an official website, but it was shut down for unknown reasons almost immediately.
Afghanistan
In Taliban stronghold, a scared electorate
Afghanistan
Afghans vote in landmark poll, undeterred by threats
Afghanistan
Afghans largely left to monitor their own election
Afghanistan
British sniper in Afghanistan kills six Taliban with one bullet
Afghanistan
Afghan Forces Launch Coordinated Assaults Nationwide
Taliban continue to launch suicide assaults in Kabul
The Taliban launched two more suicide assaults in the Afghan capital of Kabul over the past 24 hours. The targets were an American charity and the Independent Election Commission.
Afghanistan
Escalating attacks jangle nerves ahead of crucial Afghan vote
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Pakistan Taliban agrees to ceasefire to help Afghan allies
Taliban launch suicide attacks in Kabul, Kunar, and Kunduz
The Taliban continue to use the tactics of the suicide assault and the lone suicide bomber to strike at the Afghan government and military.
Pakistan
Pakistan polio vaccinator’s murder by militants raises health workers’ fears