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US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban take more territory
US says it is up to Afghan security forces to defend the country after Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial capital.
Tue Aug 10 2021
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Afghan security forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri
Afghan security forces have killed Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior al Qaeda leader who was on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
Sun Oct 25 2020
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Dozens killed in bloodiest Afghanistan clashes since peace talks began
At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed and dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan.
Tue Sep 22 2020
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UN finds torture widespread in Afghanistan
Torture and mistreatment of detainees by Afghan security forces is as widespread as ever, according to a UN report, despite promises by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Mon Apr 24 2017
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Afghanistan arrests five over Peshawar school attack
Afghan security forces have arrested five men suspected of involvement in last month's massacre at a school in Peshawar.
Sat Jan 17 2015