Taliban search operation drives many Afghans into arms of the resistance
Door-to-door searches risk alienating Afghans already reeling from an economic crash
At least 25 killed, more than 50 injured in explosions, gunfire at Kabul hospital
Blasts at Afghanistan’s biggest military hospital underline insecurity under Taliban rule
Dozens killed in suicide bombing on Afghan mosque
Shia Muslims targeted in attack during prayer service in Kunduz province
Several civilians killed after blast at Kabul mosque
Attack said to be most serious in the Afghan capital since withdrawal of US forces
Taliban accused of ‘dismantling’ rights and protections in Afghanistan
Taliban’s attempt to portray itself as a reformed group ‘a cover’ for its repression
Afghan women to be banned from playing sport, Taliban say
Cricket included in ban, as interim government containing no women starts work
Taliban name new Afghanistan cabinet that rewards stalwarts
Mullah Hasan Akhund to be interim PM and interior minister on US terrorism list
Taliban declare victory in Panjshir, but opposition deny being defeated
Witnesses say thousands of fighters overran the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces
Women beaten and teargassed by Taliban in Kabul protest, witnesses claim
Fighting continues in Panjshir Valley, as pockets of anti-Taliban resistance flare up
Rebels hold out in Afghan valley as Taliban prepare to announce government
Many Afghans face starvation with country isolated and economy unravelling, aid agencies warn
Taliban celebrate at Kabul airport but crises loom behind victory
A spokesman for Afghanistan’s new rulers appealed to investors as humanitarian problems mount
Taliban celebrate victory after last US troops leave Afghanistan
Celebratory gunfire heard across Kabul as coffins paraded draped in US and Nato flags
Joe Biden: ‘We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay’
Twelve US soldiers among casualties at Kabul Airport amid reports 60 civilians have also died
Taliban leader says group wants to ‘forget the past’ as he offers assurances
In interview Zabihullah Mujahid says Taliban not seeking vengeance and women will have freedoms
US secretary of state says effort to help people leave Afghanistan will continue after August 31st
US to prioritise removing troops from Afghanistan in days before evacuation deadline
European leaders fail to persuade US to extend time in Afghanistan
European capitals fear at-risk Afghans will be left behind as Washington perseveres with August 31st withdrawal date
Afghans’ flight from Taliban thwarted by airport chaos in Kabul
Blame game erupts in Washington as Biden insists ‘significant progress’ being made
Taliban pledge amnesty ‘for all’ as thousands flee Afghanistan
Women’s rights will be protected ‘within framework of Islam’, says spokesman
Taliban kill Afghan government spokesman and take provincial capital
Resurgent militant group delivers twin blows to Western-backed Kabul administration
Taliban seize Afghan border crossing with Pakistan in major gain
Capture of key trading border the latest sign of militants’ advance as US forces withdraw
Hopes for peace appear to be slipping away in Afghanistan
Attacks this week, including on maternity unit in Kabul, leave process hanging by thread
Taliban say parallel presidential ceremonies threaten peace talks
Militant group urges politicians to work for end to conflict ahead of intra-Afghan talks
Afghan candidate made his will, then survived a car bomb
Former intelligence chief Amrullah Saleh was target of attack on Sunday in which 30 died
Taliban and US begin highest-level talks yet on ending Afghan war
Presence of insurgents’ deputy leader raises hopes of progress in talks in Qatari capital
US reportedly agrees draft peace deal on Afghanistan
Taliban officials say negotiators have consented to withdrawal of foreign troops
Afghan Taliban meet US officials as peace efforts intensify
Taliban says presence of international forces in Afghanistan is the main obstacle to peace
Attacks on British contractors’ compound in Kabul kill at least 10
Car bomb and shootings come hours after Afghanistan’s president outlines peace plans
Nato welcomes Trump’s decision to increase troops in Afghanistan
Trump reverses on campaign pledges saying withdrawal could create vacuum for terrorists
At least 50 killed in bomb attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Taliban suicide bombers blamed for attacks in Kabul and Lahore that leave nearly 100 injured
Afghan day of mourning follows scores of deaths in Taliban attack
One official claims at least 140 soldiers killed and many wounded at Mazar-i-Sharif base
Taliban kills dozens at army HQ in northern Afghanistan
Gunmen disguised as soldiers ‘talked their way past checkpoints’
‘Two killed’ as German consulate in Afghanistan bombed
Dozens reportedly injured in Mazar-i-Sharif after suicide attack claimed by Taliban
Taliban suicide bombers kill 37 in attack on Afghan police cadets
Three buses of cadets and emergency services targeted on outskirts of Kabul
At least 22 people killed in two bomb attacks in Afghanistan
14 Nepalese security guards killed after minibus targeted during rush hour in Kabul
At least 28 killed, 320 hurt in Taliban attack on Kabul
Islamist group believed stronger than at any point since it was driven from power in 2001
MSF demands explanation after US strike kills 19
Aid agency says 37 staff injured after partial destruction of trauma centre in Afghanistan
Taliban car bomb kills five people at Kabul airport
Recent militant attacks dash hopes of peace talks with Afghan government resuming
New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits
Anger in ranks over decision to cover up death of former chief Mullah Omar for two years
Six gunmen killed after Taliban attack on Afghan parliament
One civilian dead and 30 others wounded after car loaded with explosives detonates
Roadside bomb kills nine Afghan children
At least 19 killed by bomb as Taliban seize key district in battle for northern city
Five militants killed in attack on Afghan election commission
Taliban claims responsibility for incident in Kabul in which two policemen were hurt
Four Taliban gunmen killed after attack on Kabul hotel
Minister says security forces ‘in control’ after shootout at hotel popular with UN, foreign delegations
Afghan Taliban kill 19 soldiers, suspend prisoner swap attempt
Six soldiers still missing after assault in remote mountainous region
Derry resident, IMF and UN staff among 21 killed in Kabul attack
Taliban claims responsibility as suicide bomb and gunmen kill 13 foreigners at restaurant
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