![UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643254142_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban
The Security Council expressed concern in the resolution at the lack of progress made by the Taliban on its expectations.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![UN shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation UN shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649389937_TBHUMANCOUNCIL.jpg)
UN shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation
The postponement of decisions on Myanmar, Afghanistan and Libya leaves the current envoys in place.
Sat Dec 17 2022
![Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632475435_TALIBAN.jpg)
Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses
The Taliban's new defence minister has issued a rebuke over misconduct by some commanders and fighters.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![Leaders of Afghan Taliban will not stay in 'shadow of secrecy' - Group official Leaders of Afghan Taliban will not stay in 'shadow of secrecy' - Group official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629265925_TALIBAN.jpg)
Leaders of Afghan Taliban will not stay in 'shadow of secrecy' - Group official
Taliban says its leaders will show themselves to the world, unlike during the past 20 years, when its leaders have lived largely in secret.
Wed Aug 18 2021
![Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620613042_TALIBAN.jpg)
Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman
The ceasefire declaration came two days after bombings outside a school in Kabul killed at least 68, injured more than 165 others.
Mon May 10 2021
![US puts more pressure on Pakistan to help with Afghan war US puts more pressure on Pakistan to help with Afghan war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500022282_USPresidentDonal.jpg)
US puts more pressure on Pakistan to help with Afghan war
U.S. officials are frustrated by what they see as Pakistan's reluctance to act against groups such as the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.
Wed Aug 23 2017
![Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after deadly drone strike Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after deadly drone strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51463933459_MullahAkhtarMansour.jpg)
Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after deadly drone strike
It remains unclear whether Akhundzada will follow Mansour in shunning peace negotiations with the Afghan government.
Wed May 25 2016
![Afghan Taliban storm jail, release hundreds of prisoners - Police Afghan Taliban storm jail, release hundreds of prisoners - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442209920_taliban.jpg)
Afghan Taliban storm jail, release hundreds of prisoners - Police
Taliban insurgents stormed a prison in the central Afghan city of Ghazni early Monday, killing police and releasing hundreds of prisoners.
Mon Sep 14 2015
![Afghan Taliban announce Mullah Akhtar Mansour as new leader Afghan Taliban announce Mullah Akhtar Mansour as new leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81438321884_MULLAHOMAR.jpg)
Afghan Taliban announce Mullah Akhtar Mansour as new leader
The Taliban has appointed Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader with deputies Sirajuddin Haqqani and Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Fri Jul 31 2015
![Pakistan frees eight Taliban prisoners Pakistan frees eight Taliban prisoners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/71357026070_295x200.jpg)
Pakistan frees eight Taliban prisoners
Pakistan has released eight Afghan Taliban prisoners, including senior former administration chiefs, in a bid to aid its wartorn neighbour's peace efforts, officials said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 01 2013