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Six American Troops Killed in Taliban Suicide Attack in Afghanistan
The attack near Bagram Airfield, the largest US military facility in the country, is the latest in a string of brazen Taliban operations, including a recent assault on the Spanish Embassy in Kabul and an attack on the Kandahar airbase.
The Taliban Is Fighting for Control of an Opium-Rich Provincial Capital in Afghanistan
The fighting near the city of Lashkar Gah comes three weeks after the Taliban scored a major victory by briefly capturing the northern city of Kunduz.
NATO Accused of Friendly Fire After Airstrike Kills 11 Afghan Narcotics Cops
If confirmed, the alleged friendly fire incident in Afghanistan's opium-rich Helmand province would be the deadliest the country has seen in years.
Report: US-Funded Afghan Local Police Destabilizing Country, Empowering Militias
The International Crisis Group’s latest report about the Afghan Local Police program says in many cases it has empowered local militias who are not accountable to the Afghan government.
Taliban Attacks on Afghan Security Forces Continue Unabated
Eleven security forces were killed in a Taliban attack in Helmand late on Wednesday. Army and police deaths have soared since the US and NATO ended their combat mission in Afghanistan last year.
Taliban Gunmen Kill Seven in Assault on Afghan Religious Council
Security officials in Afghanistan said that armed insurgents killed three police officers and four civilians in the attack, which took place in the capital of Helmand Province.
Militant Who Defected from the Taliban to the Islamic State Reportedly Killed in Drone Attack
Mullah Abdul Rauf, who spent time in Guantanamo Bay and was a former Taliban commander, was now believed to be actively recruiting for the Islamic State in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.
Afghan Soldiers Accidentally Kill Dozens After Misfiring at Wedding Party
The incident occurred just hours before Afghan forces took control of the country's security at the conclusion of the joint US-NATO mission.
Afghanistan: What We're Leaving Behind (Full Length)
As foreign forces withdraw from Afghanistan, violence is increasing. VICE News correspondent Ben Anderson visited an NGO-operated hospital in Lashkar Gah to speak with the medical staff as they attempt to manage the ever-growing influx of patients.
What We're Leaving Behind (Trailer)
In the upcoming series, VICE News correspondent Ben Anderson visited an NGO-operated hospital in Afghanistan to witness the medical staff as they attempt to manage the ever-growing influx of civilian casualties.
An Interview with Helmand Province's Longest Serving Point Man
Kenny Meighan comes from a long line of soldiers.