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Get the latest breaking news from RT in Afghanistan and its capital Kabul. Afghanistan is a country in South and Central Asia, which has significant cultural heritage and mineral deposits, but remains undeveloped due to ongoing military conflicts. Find news and information on history, politics and economy in Afghanistan. Since many parts of Afghanistan are controlled by Taliban movement, the country has been in a critical situation. Taliban captured Afghanistan in 1996 and ruled for five years. The UNSC officially recognized the Taliban as a terrorist organization in 2003. Don’t miss the news and updates on the Taliban, terrorist attacks committed by them, and on their statements. Following 9/11 attacks in 2001 the US invaded Afghanistan blaming Taliban for backing Osama bin Laden, who was apparently hiding in Afghanistan. Read RT to get news and articles on the US invasion in Afghanistan and their joint “Operation Enduring Freedom” with Britain. Don’t forget to check out authors’ opinions on the news and current events taking place in Afghanistan.
- Afghan guards open fire at NATO meeting in Kandahar, injuring 2 Americans – reports
Two US citizens were wounded and a local police chief killed when Afghan guards opened fire at Austin S. Miller, the NATO and US forces commander in Afghanistan, after his meeting with Kandahar officials in the city.World News - 40+ dead and injured in bomb blast at Afghan election rallyAn explosion has left at least 13 dead and dozens more injured at an election rally in Takhar province, northeastern Afghanistan. Local media reports that explosives in a motorcycle detonated near the rally for Nazifa Yousufi Bek, a candidate for...Newsline
- US veterans overwhelmingly want troops out of Afghanistan – poll
A new poll shows a majority of US residents support withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan, 17 years into a war that shows no signs of ending. Support for winding down the interminable conflict is even higher among veterans.US News - Trump administration will double down on its failed Afghanistan approach
Don't look for the Trump administration to pull out of Afghanistan any time soon. - Taliban never sought peace with US as it fights both Americans & ISIS, commander tells RT
The Taliban has never tried to mend ties with the US as they continue to fight against both Americans and Islamic State, a commander of the group told RT. He denied that any member was ever permitted to discuss peace with the US.World News - Afghans protest ‘achievements’ of government after airstrikes kill 24 people in 5 days
As the Taliban continues to gain ground in Afghanistan, the US and local forces have stepped up their bombing campaign, causing a spike in civilian casualties. Fed up with the carnage, Afghans hit the streets to protest.World News
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