Latest "Taliban Afghanistan" stories

Afghan government didn’t think US would actually leave, report finds

And five more reasons Afghanistan fell, according to a new special inspector general report.

By Meghann Myers

13 months ago

Taliban bans popular video game for ‘promoting violence’

The Taliban has banned more than 23 million websites since seizing control of the country in August 2021.

14 months ago

Anger, worry among members of Congress as Afghanistan government falls

Lawmakers received briefings early Sunday morning from administration officials on the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Taliban said it will consider the United States to be in violation of the agreement for missing the May 1 deadline for full withdrawal.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Top US general in Afghanistan says military begins closing down operations

The U.S. military and NATO would be shipping some military equipment out of Afghanistan while deciding what would remain behind with the Afghan Defense and Security Force, said Gen. Austin Miller.

3 years ago

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

The Biden administration will begin pulling out its remaining 2,500 troops on May 1 and complete the pullout at the latest by Sept. 11 — the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaida terror attack on the U.S.

3 years ago