Taliban

Speed Read Ashraf Ghani says he will not ‘prejudge’ any group seeking peace

By The Week Staff Published 28 February 18

Speed Read The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Kabul Intercontinental, which left 40 dead

By The Week Staff Last updated 22 January 18

Speed Read Canadian man faces 15 charges months after being rescued in Pakistan

By The Week Staff Last updated 3 January 18

Speed Read Heroic hound was injured by three grenades but still managed to get troops to safety

By Kyler Sumter Published 17 November 17

Speed Read The country's special status as a military ally could end if it doesn't act against the Taliban

By The Week Staff Last updated 23 August 17

Speed Read Government dismisses statement as attempt to 'deceive public' and distract from 'crimes'

By The Week Staff Published 27 February 17

Speed Read New violence is latest attack by group in continued assault on the country's Western-backed government

By The Week Staff Published 30 June 16

Speed Read Pashto Afghan News taken down after 48 hours, but questions remain over internet giant's vetting processes

By The Week Staff Published 6 April 16

Speed Read Taliban splinter group claims responsibility for suicide bombing targeting Christians in Lahore

By The Week Staff Published 29 March 16

Speed Read Taliban denies responsibility after four men wearing suicide vests open fire on campus

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 January 16

Speed Read Fresh troops set to drive out militants – but Afghan army is increasingly overstretched

By The Week Staff Last updated 23 December 15

Speed Read Militant group now controls three districts captured by British and US forces during the Afghanistan war

By The Week Staff Published 27 August 15