Afghan Security Forces

Fighting rages as anti-Taliban militia holds in Panjshir Valley

Districts of Khinj and Unabah have been taken from so-called National Resistance Front, a Taliban spokesperson says, giving Afghanistan's new rulers control of four of province's seven districts.

Government forces combat Taliban incursions on key Afghan cities

Flights from Kandahar airport were cancelled when rockets hit the runway, an official said, as the Taliban pressed on with their sweeping offensive across the country.

Afghan Taliban to put forth 'written peace deal' at talks next month

"Although we (Taliban) have the upper hand on the battlefield, we are very serious about talks and dialogue," a spokesperson of the Afghan insurgent group tells Reuters.

Ghani, Biden to bring contrasting goals for White House meeting

As a Taliban offensive spreads across Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani will be hoping for a significant commitment of aid post troop withdrawal with Joe Biden expected to pressure the Afghan leader to strike a deal with the insurgents.

Afghan govt gathers local militias to halt advancing Taliban

Key politicians with background of anti-Taliban or anti-Soviet resistance are converging in their areas of influence to mobilise forces for a likely face-off with the marching Taliban. But rights groups fear such militias could become abusive force.

US formally begins retreat from its longest war in Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden has set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of the remaining forces from the war-torn country.

Taliban attack Afghan security forces in north, killing dozens

In a series of multiple, separate attacks on Afghan security forces in the country's north, a total of 37 Afghan security forces were killed in gun battles.

Taliban blamed for killing 30 troops in western Afghanistan

Abdul Aziz Beg, head of the provincial council in Badghis province, says the Taliban struck Afghan army positions from different directions. There are conflicting reports over the Taliban's claim.

Taliban storm western Afghan city of Farah

Heavy fighting has broken out in the western Afghan city of Farah after the Taliban launched a major offensive overnight to capture the provincial capital.

US-led NATO soldiers train Afghan security forces but hurdles remain

US-led NATO soldiers are training the Afghan police, the army and other agencies as they wind down their commitments in the country.

Afghan security forces drive back Taliban attacking Kunduz

Afghan security forces have driven Taliban back from Kunduz, after heavy fighting overnight in which dozens were killed and wounded