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Wave of killings in Kabul, Jawzjan raises security concerns

17th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: At least eight people, including several women and children, were killed in separate violent incidents in Kabul and northern Afghanistan over the past two days, according to local sources and Taliban officials, raising fresh concerns about public security under Taliban rule. Security analysts say such crimes risk undermining public confidence and social stability, particularly

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Security | Tags: Increase in crime, Life under Taliban rule, Taliban Security Failure |
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Taliban say five family members killed in attack in Jawzjan

16th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: The Taliban said Friday that five members of a family, including women and children, were killed after unidentified armed men attacked a house in northern Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province. This comes as despite Taliban claims of improved nationwide security, reports of targeted killings, armed robberies and violent family-related disputes continue to emerge from several provinces

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Security | Tags: Jowzjan, Taliban Security Failure |
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Kabul residents report second night of drone activity, gunfire

15th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: Residents of Kabul reported a second consecutive night of drone activity and gunfire across parts of the capital city, amid continued tensions between Pakistan and Taliban. Three local sources told Amu TV that drones were heard flying over areas including Qasaba, Gard, Darulaman and neighborhoods surrounding Kabul airport late Thursday night and early Friday

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Posted in Drone warfare, Security, Taliban | Tags: Kabul |
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Pakistani Airstrikes Force Taliban to Evacuate TTP Settlements in Ghazni

14th May, 2026 · admin

8am: The Hasht-e Subh Daily has obtained information indicating that the Taliban have evacuated Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) families and fighters from settlements that had been built for them in Ghazni province, following Pakistani airstrikes. The findings of this report show that some of these families have been relocated to rural areas, while others have been

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Posted in Security, Taliban | Tags: Ghazni, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan |
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Shoigu: 18,000 to 23,000 Armed Fighters Active in Afghanistan

14th May, 2026 · admin

8am: Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, has stated that approximately 18,000 to 23,000 fighters affiliated with more than 20 different groups are active in Afghanistan. The TASS news agency reported on Thursday, 14 May 2026, that Sergei Shoigu made these remarks during a meeting of the secretaries of security bodies of

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Posted in ISIS/DAESH, Russia-Afghanistan Relations, Security | Tags: Taliban Security Failure |
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Increase in Armed Robberies Sparks Concern Among Kabul Shopkeepers

13th May, 2026 · admin

8am: Following an increase in armed robberies in Kabul, a number of shopkeepers have expressed concern over the situation. Several shopkeepers in Kabul told Hasht-e Subh Daily on Wednesday, May 13, that armed robberies have increased in recent days. They said thefts from shops have also become more frequent, and that thieves have even stolen

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Security | Tags: Crime in Kabul, Increase in crime, Kabul, Taliban Security Failure |
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UN reports 372 civilian deaths in Taliban-Pakistan clashes

12th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: At least 372 civilians were killed and 397 wounded in Taliban-Pakistan clashes during the first three months of 2026, according to a new report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. The report said most of the civilian casualties occurred after Pakistan launched what it called “Operation Ghazab al-Haq” on Feb. 26, following a

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Posted in Civilian Injuries and Deaths, Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Security, Taliban | Tags: Pakistan's failure in Afghanistan, War Crime |
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Taliban Detain Several People After Clashes In Panjshir’s Paryan District

9th May, 2026 · admin

Afghanistan International: Local sources told Afghanistan International that armed clashes erupted in parts of Paryan district in Panjshir on Thursday, after which Taliban forces reportedly detained at least seven villagers. According to local reports, security tensions in Paryan have been building for several months. Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Anti-Taliban Resistance, Security | Tags: Afghan resistance against Taliban, Detain and torture by Taliban, Panjshir |
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Taliban-residents clashes in Badakhshan leave at least two dead

9th May, 2026 · admin

Amu:At least two people have been killed and about 14 others wounded in ongoing clashes between local residents and Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, local sources said on Saturday. The fighting began on Thursday in Argo district and was continuing into Friday, the sources said. Residents and local officials attributed the unrest to

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Posted in Drugs, Economic News, Security, Taliban | Tags: Badakhshan, opium, Poppy cultivation |
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Unidentified Aircraft, Gunfire Reported Across Kabul

9th May, 2026 · admin

Afghanistan International: Residents reported unidentified aircraft flying over Kabul on Saturday, along with Taliban gunfire. At least three independent sources told Afghanistan International that repeated shooting was heard across parts of the capital.One source in western Kabul said the sound of continuous gunfire was heard while the aircraft were patrolling overhead. Click here to read

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Posted in Security | Tags: Kabul |
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