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August - 1 
The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on August 1 said that it had killed the head of ‘intelligence’ of Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), Assadullah Orakzai, in an operation near Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on August 1 said that it had killed the head of ‘intelligence’ of Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), Assadullah Orakzai, in an operation near Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. “The Special Units of the National Directorate of Security [NDS] have eliminated Ziaurrahman known as Assadullah Orakzai, the native of Akhel Orakzai agency of Pakistan during a targeted operation,” the statement released by NDS.
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August - 2 
16 persons including 13 civilians and three terrorists were killed in an ongoing attack that started on August 2, in Jalalabad Prison in PD4 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. The attack began when a suicide bomber detonated
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16 persons including 13 civilians and three terrorists were killed in an ongoing attack that started on August 2, in Jalalabad Prison in PD4 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. The attack began when a suicide bomber detonated a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) at the entrance gate of the prison followed by firing by other militants. Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) has claimed the attack adds France 24. Governor's Spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told Tolo News that the clash is still ongoing close to the prison in PD4 in Jalalabad city and has continued for so long because attackers "use shopping malls as cover." 42 others were injured in the attack. An Afghan Commando in Jalalabad said that the number of attackers may be "over twenty." A source confirmed that 700 inmates who fled the prison have been re-captured. A total of 1,500 inmates were in the prison originally, the source said. Reuters adds that more than 75 prisoners escaped, forcing Police to divert manpower to try to recapture them.
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August - 2 
39 persons, including 10 terrorists, were killed at the end of 20 hour long Jalalabad prison siege that began on August 2, with the explosion of a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) at the gate of the prison, in PD4 of Jalalabad city o
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39 persons, including 10 terrorists, were killed at the end of 20 hour long Jalalabad prison siege that began on August 2, with the explosion of a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) at the gate of the prison, in PD4 of Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. Nangarhar Police Chief, Emal Niazi, said that both the prison and the shopping plaza close to the prison were cleared of attackers and the area is under Security Forces control. Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile, 40 families in a nearby building were rescued, 1,025 prisoners were also rescued, the Defence Ministry said. Among the dead were prisoners as well as civilians, prison guards and Afghan security personnel, Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar province, told Al Jazeera. According to the BBC, there were 1,793 prisoners in the jail at the time of the attack. Most of them Taliban and IS fighters, a Security source told the AFP News Agency. Taliban had denied its involvement in the incident. However, Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi, said they had “solid intelligence” that the attack was designed by a local Taliban ‘commander’ in the Province adds New York Times. “Shahab Almahajir, the newly appointed leader of Islamic State of Khorasan Province, or IS-KP, is a Haqqani member,” Mr. Andrabi said. A senior Afghan official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that only a third of the prison’s population of about 1,800 included IS loyalists. The rest were split among Taliban prisoners and criminals. All of them got a chance to break free, at least for a while.
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August - 2 
Office of National Security Council (ONSC) on August 2, tweeted that the Government has released 317 Taliban prisoners since the beginning of the three-day festival of Eid al-Adha on July 31, reports Al Jazeera. With the latest release, the total num
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Office of National Security Council (ONSC) on August 2, tweeted that the Government has released 317 Taliban prisoners since the beginning of the three-day festival of Eid al-Adha on July 31, reports Al Jazeera. With the latest release, the total number of Taliban prisoners freed from Afghan custody has reached 4,917, the ONSC said.
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August - 3 
The Taliban group released the details of the video teleconference between Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State of the United States and the ‘deputy political chief’ of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reports Khamma News Agency on August 4. “Toda
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The Taliban group released the details of the video teleconference between Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State of the United States and the ‘deputy political chief’ of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reports Khamma News Agency on August 4. “Today evening, Mullah Bradar Akhund, Deputy-Amir and Head of the Political Office and his delegation had a virtual meeting with Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State via video-conference,” Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Doha (Qatar) said. Shaheen further added, “Both sides talked about the inception of intra-Afghan negotiations and the status quo emphasizing that release of the remaining prisoners are essential for commencement of intra-Afghan negotiations…The Secretary of State also welcomed announcement of ceasefire by the Islamic Emirate on the eve of the current Eid.”
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August - 3 
Three civilians, including two women and child, were killed in the blast in front of a wedding party in Halal Zoi village in Shigal District of Kunar Province on August 3, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Three civilians, including two women and child, were killed in the blast in front of a wedding party in Halal Zoi village in Shigal District of Kunar Province on August 3, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 3 
As many as six unidentified terrorists were killed, in an air raid, conducted by foreign troops close to Durand Line in Kunar Province on August 3, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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As many as six unidentified terrorists were killed, in an air raid, conducted by foreign troops close to Durand Line in Kunar Province on August 3, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 3 
Taliban militants killed a doctor, Sakhi Akbari, in Dor Aabad region of Farah city in Farah Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 4.
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Taliban militants killed a doctor, Sakhi Akbari, in Dor Aabad region of Farah city in Farah Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 4.
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August - 3 
US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Axios on HBO, said that the US will reduce its military presence in Afghanistan to about 4,000 troops "very soon,” reports Tolo News on August 4. "We are largely out of Afghanistan”, President Trump sai
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US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Axios on HBO, said that the US will reduce its military presence in Afghanistan to about 4,000 troops "very soon,” reports Tolo News on August 4. "We are largely out of Afghanistan”, President Trump said. "We'll be down in a very short period of time to 8,000, and then we're going to be down to 4,000, we're negotiating right now," Trump added. However, he did not specify any exact time.
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August - 4 
Afghan Special Forces arrested a top ‘commander’ of the Islamic State-Khurasan province (ISIS-K), in Kunar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 5.
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Afghan Special Forces arrested a top ‘commander’ of the Islamic State-Khurasan province (ISIS-K), in Kunar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 5.
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August - 4 
An Indian national from the State of Kerala, Ijaz, detonated the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in the initial phase of the 20 hour long Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) attack on Jalalabad prison in Nangarhar Province, repo
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An Indian national from the State of Kerala, Ijaz, detonated the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in the initial phase of the 20 hour long Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) attack on Jalalabad prison in Nangarhar Province, reports Khamma News Agency on August 5.
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August - 4 
At least 12 people close to Mahbubullah Ghafari, a former member of the provincial council of Baghlan, were killed in a roadside mine blast in the Chashmaye Shir area, on the Baghlan-Samangan highway, in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on August
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At least 12 people close to Mahbubullah Ghafari, a former member of the provincial council of Baghlan, were killed in a roadside mine blast in the Chashmaye Shir area, on the Baghlan-Samangan highway, in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on August 5.The incident occurred when Mahbubullah Ghafari was on his way to Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh Province.
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August - 4 
India said on August 4, that two more of the seven Indian engineers abducted by suspected Taliban militants in Baghlan Province of Afghanistan in May 2018 had been freed and returned to the country, taking the number of men released so far to six, re
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India said on August 4, that two more of the seven Indian engineers abducted by suspected Taliban militants in Baghlan Province of Afghanistan in May 2018 had been freed and returned to the country, taking the number of men released so far to six, reports Hindustan Times. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a brief statement that the two Indian nationals were “released from captivity in Afghanistan” on July 31 and “returned to India today [Tuesday]”.
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August - 4 
Security Forces killed five armed oppositions near Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on August 4, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Security Forces killed five armed oppositions near Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on August 4, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 5 
Unidentified militants on August 5, targeted the car of Governor of Nuristan, Abdul Ghafoor Malekzai, injuring two of his bodyguards in the Chapa Dara District on Nuristan-Kunar highway in Kunar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Unidentified militants on August 5, targeted the car of Governor of Nuristan, Abdul Ghafoor Malekzai, injuring two of his bodyguards in the Chapa Dara District on Nuristan-Kunar highway in Kunar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 5 
A former Policeman, Qudratullah, who is accused of shooting and killing three of his colleagues, three months ago in Ghor Province, was arrested from Faryab Province on August 5, reports Tolo News.
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A former Policeman, Qudratullah, who is accused of shooting and killing three of his colleagues, three months ago in Ghor Province, was arrested from Faryab Province on August 5, reports Tolo News.
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August - 5 
Security Forces killed at least eight Taliban militants during clashes in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 6
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Security Forces killed at least eight Taliban militants during clashes in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 6
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August - 5 
The Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants in two separate incidents in Ghazni-Kandahar Highway in Gilan District and Arzoo area located in the outskirts of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province, reports Khamma News Agency on August 6. Acc
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The Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants in two separate incidents in Ghazni-Kandahar Highway in Gilan District and Arzoo area located in the outskirts of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province, reports Khamma News Agency on August 6. According to Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) statement, six Taliban militants were killed by the Afghan SFs on Ghazni-Kandahar Highway in Gilan District and four militants were killed in Arzoo area located in the outskirts of Ghazni city.
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August - 6 
National Security Directorate (NDS) detained a senior Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) militant, Shahadullah, from Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 7.
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National Security Directorate (NDS) detained a senior Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) militant, Shahadullah, from Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 7.
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August - 6 
Three Public Uprising Forces (PUF) personnel were killed in a Taliban attack in Sayan region of Tagab District of Kapisa Province on August 6, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Three Public Uprising Forces (PUF) personnel were killed in a Taliban attack in Sayan region of Tagab District of Kapisa Province on August 6, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 6 
Unidentified militant on August 6, set ablaze two fuel tankers on the Baghlan-Samangan highway in Bagh-e-Shamal area in Pul-e-Khumri, capital of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News. Another seven tankers were taken by them to Dahna-ye-Ghori district
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Unidentified militant on August 6, set ablaze two fuel tankers on the Baghlan-Samangan highway in Bagh-e-Shamal area in Pul-e-Khumri, capital of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News. Another seven tankers were taken by them to Dahna-ye-Ghori district of the Province.
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August - 7 
President Ashraf Ghani on August 7, in his address to Loya Jirga (tribal assembly) members reiterated that neither he nor the country has the legal authority to decide on their future, reports Tolo News. “Based on the Constitution, the release of the
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President Ashraf Ghani on August 7, in his address to Loya Jirga (tribal assembly) members reiterated that neither he nor the country has the legal authority to decide on their future, reports Tolo News. “Based on the Constitution, the release of these 400 prisoners is not within the authority of the president of Afghanistan. We have passed through major hurdles to reach this point; we have reached a very sensitive and critical moment. The holding of this Jirga demonstrates my commitment to the implementation of the Constitution,” stated President Ghani. According to him, the Taliban have said that they will start direct talks with the Afghan government and civil society faction in three days if these 400 prisoners are released. President Ghani also said that the Taliban have warned of continued bloodshed if these inmates are not released.
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August - 8 
Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants in four Provinces, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 9. The militants were killed in unspecified locations of Sholgara District of Balkh Province, Garziwan District of Faryab Province, Faizabad D
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Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants in four Provinces, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 9. The militants were killed in unspecified locations of Sholgara District of Balkh Province, Garziwan District of Faryab Province, Faizabad District of Jawzjan Province and Sayad District of Sar-e-Pul Province.
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August - 8 
At least nine members of the family were injured in a mortar attack by Taliban militants in the Angar area in Sherzad District of Nangarhar province on August 8, reports The Khaama Press. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the Taliban militant
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At least nine members of the family were injured in a mortar attack by Taliban militants in the Angar area in Sherzad District of Nangarhar province on August 8, reports The Khaama Press. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the Taliban militants fired a mortar round which impacted a civilian house in the said District of Nangarhar province leaving at least nine members of a family injured.
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August - 8 
At least seven Police personnel were killed and 15 others were injured in a car bomb explosion in Ghazni District of Ghazni Province on August 8, reports Tolo News. The explosion was followed by an attempt to storm the compound in Kotal-e-Rawza area
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At least seven Police personnel were killed and 15 others were injured in a car bomb explosion in Ghazni District of Ghazni Province on August 8, reports Tolo News. The explosion was followed by an attempt to storm the compound in Kotal-e-Rawza area in the city of Ghazni, but all attackers were killed before entering, said the Interior Ministry spokesperson Tariq Arian adding that no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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August - 8 
Four Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack in unspecified areas of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on August 8, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Four Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack in unspecified areas of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on August 8, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 8 
Taliban ‘spokesperson’ Suhail Shaheen, in an interview with BBC Pashto, said that the Taliban is ready to begin intra-Afghan negotiations within a week if the prisoner release is completed, reports Tolo News on August 9. Shaheen said the first round
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Taliban ‘spokesperson’ Suhail Shaheen, in an interview with BBC Pashto, said that the Taliban is ready to begin intra-Afghan negotiations within a week if the prisoner release is completed, reports Tolo News on August 9. Shaheen said the first round of talks, expected to be held in Doha (Qatar), will be led by Abbas Stanikzai, the former chief negotiator of the Taliban during their talks with the United States (US).
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August - 8 
Two civilians were killed when their motorcycle hit a roadside mine suspected to be planted by Taliban in Matakhan District of Paktika Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 9.
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Two civilians were killed when their motorcycle hit a roadside mine suspected to be planted by Taliban in Matakhan District of Paktika Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 9.
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August - 9 
On August 9, eight civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in Sheen Nari village of Arghistan District in Kandahar Province, reports Tolo News.
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On August 9, eight civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in Sheen Nari village of Arghistan District in Kandahar Province, reports Tolo News.
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August - 9 
On August 9, the Loya Jirga (the grand assembly of Tribal elders) in a resolution approved the release of the 400 Taliban prisoners in an aim to start the intra-Afghan talks and bring about a ceasefire and an end to the nation's war, reports Tolo New
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On August 9, the Loya Jirga (the grand assembly of Tribal elders) in a resolution approved the release of the 400 Taliban prisoners in an aim to start the intra-Afghan talks and bring about a ceasefire and an end to the nation's war, reports Tolo News. The resolution, which has 25 articles, was issued at Loya Jirga session. President Ashraf Ghani, former president Hamid Karzai and other political figures have called on the Taliban for an immediate start to the intra-Afghan talks.
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August - 9 
On August 9, two civilians were killed when a bomb placed on a pushcart exploded in a market in Company area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. Five Policemen were also injured in the explosion.
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On August 9, two civilians were killed when a bomb placed on a pushcart exploded in a market in Company area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. Five Policemen were also injured in the explosion.
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August - 9 
Security Forces killed 15 unidentified militants in Saroubi District of the Paktika Province on August 9, reports bhaktarnews.com. Six militants were injured in these clashes.
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Security Forces killed 15 unidentified militants in Saroubi District of the Paktika Province on August 9, reports bhaktarnews.com. Six militants were injured in these clashes.
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August - 10 
At least six local Policemen were killed and three Taliban militants were killed when Taliban attacked them in Pachir Aw Agam District in the Nangarhar Province on August 10, reports Tolo News. Five Policemen were injured in the attack.
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At least six local Policemen were killed and three Taliban militants were killed when Taliban attacked them in Pachir Aw Agam District in the Nangarhar Province on August 10, reports Tolo News. Five Policemen were injured in the attack.
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August - 10 
Afghan authorities carried out a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to confirm the identity of one of the three suicide bombers involved in the March 25, 2020, Kabul Gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) attack, suspected to be Muhammad Muhsin (21) alias A
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Afghan authorities carried out a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to confirm the identity of one of the three suicide bombers involved in the March 25, 2020, Kabul Gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) attack, suspected to be Muhammad Muhsin (21) alias Abu Khalid al-Hindi, instead discovered him to be an Afghan national, reports The Print on August 11. The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP), claimed responsibility for the attack on the Gurudwara located at Shor Bazar area of Kabul city.
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August - 10 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed 16 Taliban militants in Maizan District of Zabul Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 11.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed 16 Taliban militants in Maizan District of Zabul Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 11.
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August - 10 
Afghan Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants in Sancharak District of Sar-e-Pul Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 11. 10 Taliban militants were also injured in the incident.
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Afghan Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants in Sancharak District of Sar-e-Pul Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 11. 10 Taliban militants were also injured in the incident.
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August - 10 
At least one person was killed in a magnetic mine blast targeting a vehicle in the Khairkhana area in PD11 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 11. Another two civilians sustained injuries in the attack.
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At least one person was killed in a magnetic mine blast targeting a vehicle in the Khairkhana area in PD11 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 11. Another two civilians sustained injuries in the attack.
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August - 10 
Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while they were placing explosive inside a vehicle in Asfandi area located in the outskirts of Ghazni city of Ghazni Province reports Khamma News Agency on August 11. Seven militants were also injure
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Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while they were placing explosive inside a vehicle in Asfandi area located in the outskirts of Ghazni city of Ghazni Province reports Khamma News Agency on August 11. Seven militants were also injured in the incident.
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August - 10 
On August 10, unidentified militants killed two women in Hawoz Karbas area of Herat city in Herat Province, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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On August 10, unidentified militants killed two women in Hawoz Karbas area of Herat city in Herat Province, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 10 
Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants killed two Afghan Army soldiers in an attack on their outpost in Nazian District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News on August 11.
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Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants killed two Afghan Army soldiers in an attack on their outpost in Nazian District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News on August 11.
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August - 10 
President Ashraf Ghani on August 10, signed a decree to release 400 high-value Taliban prisoners after the Loya Jirga (the grand assembly of tribal elders) resolution on the issue, reports Tolo News. A source further said that Ghani also signed anot
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President Ashraf Ghani on August 10, signed a decree to release 400 high-value Taliban prisoners after the Loya Jirga (the grand assembly of tribal elders) resolution on the issue, reports Tolo News. A source further said that Ghani also signed another decree on the release of the prisoners of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) who are imprisoned in Government prisoners. The source, however, did not provide further details.
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August - 11 
Afghan Security Forces killed three Taliban militants in suburb of Ferozkoh, provincial capital of Ghor Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 12.
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Afghan Security Forces killed three Taliban militants in suburb of Ferozkoh, provincial capital of Ghor Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 12.
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August - 11 
A Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) meant to target the vehicle of the deputy commander of Farah city, Abdul Qader, killed four of his guards in Farah city in Farah Province, reports Tolo News on August 12.
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A Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) meant to target the vehicle of the deputy commander of Farah city, Abdul Qader, killed four of his guards in Farah city in Farah Province, reports Tolo News on August 12.
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August - 11 
Two Taliban insurgents were killed in a landmine explosion in Pul-e- Metani area of Pol-e Alam city of Logar Province on August 11, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Two Taliban insurgents were killed in a landmine explosion in Pul-e- Metani area of Pol-e Alam city of Logar Province on August 11, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 12 
Eight Taliban militants and at least four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed, during a militant attack, in Timor-Sarai village in Balkh District of Balkh Province on August 12, reports Tolo News. Two SFs were injured in the incident.
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Eight Taliban militants and at least four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed, during a militant attack, in Timor-Sarai village in Balkh District of Balkh Province on August 12, reports Tolo News. Two SFs were injured in the incident.
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August - 12 
Several offices were damaged in an explosion in 600 Koti area of Pul-e-Khumri city in Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Several offices were damaged in an explosion in 600 Koti area of Pul-e-Khumri city in Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 12 
The dead bodies of three Afghan National Army (ANA) troopers, Sherullah, Arif and Baseer, were found in Khak-e-Jabar District of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 13. The family members of the dead soldiers said that the three were taken ho
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The dead bodies of three Afghan National Army (ANA) troopers, Sherullah, Arif and Baseer, were found in Khak-e-Jabar District of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 13. The family members of the dead soldiers said that the three were taken hostage by the Taliban and were brutally tortured by the group before being shot.
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August - 12 
The Taliban militants ambushed a vehicle carrying Afghan engineers of National Water Affairs Regulation Authority on Kabul-Parwan highway, killing two of them, reports Khamma News Agency on August 13. A Spokesperson for Kapisa Police Headquarters, Ab
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The Taliban militants ambushed a vehicle carrying Afghan engineers of National Water Affairs Regulation Authority on Kabul-Parwan highway, killing two of them, reports Khamma News Agency on August 13. A Spokesperson for Kapisa Police Headquarters, Abdul Shaiq Shorish, said that the engineers were ambushed as they were on their way to Kabul after concluding a similar visit to Parwan Province.
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August - 13 
Four civilians were killed when a roadside bomb hit a car carrying them in Zalkhan area of Panjwayee District of Kandahar Province on August 13, reports 1tvnews.af. Six other civilians were injured in the explosion.
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Four civilians were killed when a roadside bomb hit a car carrying them in Zalkhan area of Panjwayee District of Kandahar Province on August 13, reports 1tvnews.af. Six other civilians were injured in the explosion.
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August - 13 
On August 13, the Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that at least 121 Afghan civilians were killed and 336 more were wounded in Taliban attacks in 29 Provinces over the past two weeks, reports Tolo News. The majority of the casualties occurred i
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On August 13, the Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that at least 121 Afghan civilians were killed and 336 more were wounded in Taliban attacks in 29 Provinces over the past two weeks, reports Tolo News. The majority of the casualties occurred in Kandahar, Baghlan, Nangarhar and Logar provinces, according to the MoI
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August - 13 
The National Security Council (NSC) said that the Government on August 13, released 80 of the 400 high-value Taliban prisoners whose release was approved by last week’s Loya Jirga (assembly of Tribal elders), reports Tolo News. The consultative Loya
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The National Security Council (NSC) said that the Government on August 13, released 80 of the 400 high-value Taliban prisoners whose release was approved by last week’s Loya Jirga (assembly of Tribal elders), reports Tolo News. The consultative Loya Jirga last week approved the release of the 400 Taliban prisoners, a step that was seen as a key push for the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations.
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August - 14 
India on August 14, criticised Pakistan over reports that former UN-designated terrorist Gulbuddin Hekmatyar participated in an event hosted by Pakistan’s mission in Afghanistan, saying this was not new as Pakistan not only harbours terror outfits,
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India on August 14, criticised Pakistan over reports that former UN-designated terrorist Gulbuddin Hekmatyar participated in an event hosted by Pakistan’s mission in Afghanistan, saying this was not new as Pakistan not only harbours terror outfits, but also encourages them, reports New Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India hopes that such participation in public events by a former UN-designated terrorist would not go unnoticed. Asked about reports that Pakistan got Hekmatyar to speak at an event of a Pakistani mission in Afghanistan, he said, "We have seen the media reports of the participation of the former UN-designated terrorist in an event organised by the government of Pakistan. This is nothing new, Pakistan not only harbours terror outfits, but also encourages them." In 2017, the United Nations removed Afghan warlord Hekmatyar from its list of designated terrorists, lifting the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo imposed on the insurgent leader who signed a peace pact with the Afghan government. On the Afghan peace process and the Afghanistan government's decision to release 400 Taliban prisoners, Srivastava said, "We have taken note of the development." "As far as India is concerned, we strongly support peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. We also support the intra-Afghan negotiations," he added.
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August - 14 
14 armed Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured during clashes with Afghan Security Forces (SF) in Qades District of Badghis Province within the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News on August 15. The conflicts took place, while a gro
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14 armed Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured during clashes with Afghan Security Forces (SF) in Qades District of Badghis Province within the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News on August 15. The conflicts took place, while a group of Taliban militants stormed on Afghan SFs’ base in unspecified areas of Qades District.
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August - 14 
A similar military exercise was conducted in Goshta District of Nangarhar Province, near the Durand Line on August 14, reports Tolo News.
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A similar military exercise was conducted in Goshta District of Nangarhar Province, near the Durand Line on August 14, reports Tolo News.
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August - 14 
Four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a landmine blast in Kotal Rizgan area in Argo District in Badakhshan Province on August 14, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a convoy carrying the soldie
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Four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a landmine blast in Kotal Rizgan area in Argo District in Badakhshan Province on August 14, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a convoy carrying the soldiers was targeted by a landmine by suspected Taliban militants, and the military vehicle was destroyed in the blast.
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August - 14 
On August 14, unidentified gunman shot at an Afghan negotiator, Fawzia Koofi who sustained injuries in her right arm, when she stopped at a market in the Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Firstpost. The Taliban have denied they were behind
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On August 14, unidentified gunman shot at an Afghan negotiator, Fawzia Koofi who sustained injuries in her right arm, when she stopped at a market in the Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Firstpost. The Taliban have denied they were behind the attack, which came as the two sides prepared for talks.
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August - 14 
Taliban militants, in an attack, killed five Security Forces (SFs) in the outskirts of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital of Uruzgan Province on August 14, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Taliban militants, in an attack, killed five Security Forces (SFs) in the outskirts of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital of Uruzgan Province on August 14, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 15 
Afghan Security Forces killed 16 Taliban militants in Chahar Dewari region of Andar District in Ghazni Province in the last 36 hour, reports bhaktarnews.com. Another 10 militant were injured in the incident.
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Afghan Security Forces killed 16 Taliban militants in Chahar Dewari region of Andar District in Ghazni Province in the last 36 hour, reports bhaktarnews.com. Another 10 militant were injured in the incident.
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August - 15 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on August 15, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on August 15, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 15 
France has asked the Afghan Government on August 15, not to release Taliban fighters who are convicted of killing French citizens, reports 1tvnews.af. “France is particularly concerned by the presence, among the individuals liable to be released, of
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France has asked the Afghan Government on August 15, not to release Taliban fighters who are convicted of killing French citizens, reports 1tvnews.af. “France is particularly concerned by the presence, among the individuals liable to be released, of several terrorists convicted of killing French citizens in Afghanistan,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “It firmly opposes the liberation of individuals convicted of crimes against French nationals, in particular soldiers and humanitarian workers,” it said. The Afghan Government has agreed to release 400 “hard-core” prisoners as part of moves towards peace talks with the Taliban.
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August - 15 
On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SF) killed 18 Taliban militants in SF checkpoints in Dehrawoud District and Tarinkot city, the provincial capital of Uruzgan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Six Taliban militants were injured in the clashes.
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On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SF) killed 18 Taliban militants in SF checkpoints in Dehrawoud District and Tarinkot city, the provincial capital of Uruzgan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Six Taliban militants were injured in the clashes.
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August - 15 
On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SF) killed four Taliban militants when the later attacked SF checkpoints in Chashma Shir region in Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SF) killed four Taliban militants when the later attacked SF checkpoints in Chashma Shir region in Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 15 
On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in checkpoints in Arezoi Kalan region in Ghazni city of Ghazni Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On August 15, Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in checkpoints in Arezoi Kalan region in Ghazni city of Ghazni Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 15 
On August 15, Taliban, in a statement, said that the group does not recognise the Afghan government as a legitimate system, reports Tolo News. “The Islamic Emirate does not recognize the Kabul administration as a government but views it as western im
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On August 15, Taliban, in a statement, said that the group does not recognise the Afghan government as a legitimate system, reports Tolo News. “The Islamic Emirate does not recognize the Kabul administration as a government but views it as western imported structure working for the continuation of American occupation,” the Taliban’s statement reads, in versions of English, Dari and Pashto.
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August - 15 
Taliban militants, in an attack, killed five soldiers in Dara-e-Zain area in Pato District of Daykundi Province on August 15, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Taliban militants, in an attack, killed five soldiers in Dara-e-Zain area in Pato District of Daykundi Province on August 15, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 15 
Taliban militants, in two incidents of attack, killed two Police personnel in two areas located on the Kabul-Baghlan highway and the Baghlan-Samangan Highway in Kelagai area of Doshi District in Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Three Polic
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Taliban militants, in two incidents of attack, killed two Police personnel in two areas located on the Kabul-Baghlan highway and the Baghlan-Samangan Highway in Kelagai area of Doshi District in Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Three Police personnel were injured in the incident.
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August - 16 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants when they overrun SFs checkpoints in Muqar District of Badghis Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com. 15 Taliban militants were also injured in the incident.
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants when they overrun SFs checkpoints in Muqar District of Badghis Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com. 15 Taliban militants were also injured in the incident.
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August - 16 
A Taliban mine planter was killed in a blast while planting the mine in Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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A Taliban mine planter was killed in a blast while planting the mine in Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 16 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) succeeded in averting a Taliban attack and killed nine suicide attackers in Sangeen District of Helmand Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) succeeded in averting a Taliban attack and killed nine suicide attackers in Sangeen District of Helmand Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 16 
Afghan Security Forces killed four Taliban militants in Nad Ali District and Lashkargah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 17.
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Afghan Security Forces killed four Taliban militants in Nad Ali District and Lashkargah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 17.
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August - 16 
Afghan Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants in Surkhi region of Siagard District in Parwan Province on August 16. Three Taliban militants were injured.
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Afghan Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants in Surkhi region of Siagard District in Parwan Province on August 16. Three Taliban militants were injured.
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August - 16 
Five Policemen were killed in a roadside mine explosion in two incidents in Ahmad Khan District in Paktia Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Five Policemen were killed in a roadside mine explosion in two incidents in Ahmad Khan District in Paktia Province on August 16, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 16 
On August 16 (today), two persons were injured a blast that occurred in the Salim Karwan area in Arzan Qemat neighbourhood in the PD12 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. So far no group including the Taliban has claimed resp
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On August 16 (today), two persons were injured a blast that occurred in the Salim Karwan area in Arzan Qemat neighbourhood in the PD12 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. So far no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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August - 16 
Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Shakardara District of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 17. SFs also arrested 25 Taliban insurgents and recovered weapons during the operation.
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Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Shakardara District of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News on August 17. SFs also arrested 25 Taliban insurgents and recovered weapons during the operation.
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August - 16 
United States (US) Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, in a tweet, on August 16, urged the Afghan Government and Taliban to start the intra-Afghan negotiations as soon as possible, reports Tolo News. “I call on all sides who seek peace to not only condem
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United States (US) Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, in a tweet, on August 16, urged the Afghan Government and Taliban to start the intra-Afghan negotiations as soon as possible, reports Tolo News. “I call on all sides who seek peace to not only condemn the attack but to accelerate the peace process and start intra-Afghan negotiations as soon as possible,” Khalilzad said. He also condemned the recent attack that injured Fawzia Koofi, a member of the negotiation team described the incident as, “a cowardly and criminal act by those who seek to delay and disrupt the Afghan peace process.”
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August - 17 
The Afghan Security Officials confirmed that the Afghan Security Forces freed the Murghab District of Ghor Province from Taliban after the militant group captured it on the night of August 17, reports Tolo News. The Taliban attacked the Murghab poli
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The Afghan Security Officials confirmed that the Afghan Security Forces freed the Murghab District of Ghor Province from Taliban after the militant group captured it on the night of August 17, reports Tolo News. The Taliban attacked the Murghab police headquarters two days ago and the district collapsed to the Taliban following 24 hours of heavy fighting, the officials said. This is the first time that Afghan government officials confirmed the loss of a district to the Taliban following the US-Taliban peace agreement which was signed in Doha on February 29.
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August - 17 
Afghanistan’s Army on August 17 (today) conducted a military exercise in Spin Boldak District in Kandahar Province, near the Durand Line, along the defacto Afghanistan-Pakistan border, reports Tolo News. Military tanks, helicopters and heavy and lig
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Afghanistan’s Army on August 17 (today) conducted a military exercise in Spin Boldak District in Kandahar Province, near the Durand Line, along the defacto Afghanistan-Pakistan border, reports Tolo News. Military tanks, helicopters and heavy and light weapons were used in the military exercise by the Afghan National Army Forces, which was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, General Yasin Zia. General Zia said, “This time it was a military exercise so we can detect our problems… We are strengthening our strong areas and will work on our weak points to change them into strength. Some reports are exaggerated, but the shelling that is done to us, we have directed our forces that we will not leave our people alone”. According to the Afghan Defense Ministry, on July 31, at least nine civilians were killed and 50 others were wounded in Pakistani forces artillery attacks on “residential areas” in Spin Boldak District.
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August - 18 
Two Security Force personnel attached with the National Directorate of Security (NDS) were killed, and 11 others, including civilians, were injured in a roadside mine blast in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo N
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Two Security Force personnel attached with the National Directorate of Security (NDS) were killed, and 11 others, including civilians, were injured in a roadside mine blast in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on August 19.
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August - 18 
Five civilians, including three women and two children, were killed and seven others injured, in a rocket attack during clashes between Afghan National Army and the Taliban, in a house in Sara village in Andar District of Ghazni Province on August 18
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Five civilians, including three women and two children, were killed and seven others injured, in a rocket attack during clashes between Afghan National Army and the Taliban, in a house in Sara village in Andar District of Ghazni Province on August 18, reports bhaktarnews.com. A spokesman for the Governor said it is not yet clear who fired the missile, an investigation is under way.
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August - 18 
Four civilians were killed when a Taliban weapons depot exploded in Qala-e-Zal District of Kunduz Province on August 18, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Four civilians were killed when a Taliban weapons depot exploded in Qala-e-Zal District of Kunduz Province on August 18, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 18 
National Directorate for Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence agency, on August 18 said that ‘chief justice’ of Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP), Abdullah Orakzai, has been killed in an operation, reports 1tv.af.
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National Directorate for Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence agency, on August 18 said that ‘chief justice’ of Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP), Abdullah Orakzai, has been killed in an operation, reports 1tv.af.
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August - 18 
Two Security Force personnel attached with the National Directorate of Security (NDS) were killed, and 11 others, including civilians, were injured in a roadside mine blast in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo Ne
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Two Security Force personnel attached with the National Directorate of Security (NDS) were killed, and 11 others, including civilians, were injured in a roadside mine blast in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on August 19.
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August - 19 
14 Security Force (SF) personnel, including 13 Public Uprising Force and a Border Policeman, were killed in a Taliban attack that took place in Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on August 19, reports Tolo News. Six SFs were also injured in
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14 Security Force (SF) personnel, including 13 Public Uprising Force and a Border Policeman, were killed in a Taliban attack that took place in Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on August 19, reports Tolo News. Six SFs were also injured in the incident.
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August - 19 
A person was killed when magnetic mine placed on a Police vehicle exploded in PD12 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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A person was killed when magnetic mine placed on a Police vehicle exploded in PD12 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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August - 19 
Head of the Scientific Council in the Ministry of Education, Mir Abdulbaqi Amin, was killed in a magnetic mine blast in PD5 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on August 19, reports Tolo News.
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Head of the Scientific Council in the Ministry of Education, Mir Abdulbaqi Amin, was killed in a magnetic mine blast in PD5 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on August 19, reports Tolo News.
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August - 19 
One Security Force (SF) personal attached to Qarabagh District Chief, Khwaja Mohammad Hanif Sediqqi’s security was killed when his convoy was attacked along the Kabul-Parwan Highway in Bagh-e-Areq village of Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, repor
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One Security Force (SF) personal attached to Qarabagh District Chief, Khwaja Mohammad Hanif Sediqqi’s security was killed when his convoy was attacked along the Kabul-Parwan Highway in Bagh-e-Areq village of Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Ariana News on August 20. Khwaja Mohammad Hanif Sediqqi survived the attack without any injury. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) successfully prevented armed Taliban attacks in parts of Nawa Mish District in Daykundi Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 20.
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Security Forces (SFs) successfully prevented armed Taliban attacks in parts of Nawa Mish District in Daykundi Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 20.
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August - 20 
National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib, also called on the Taliban to ensure the release of Afghan commandos and pilots in exchange for the release of their remaining prisoners, reports Tolo News.
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib, also called on the Taliban to ensure the release of Afghan commandos and pilots in exchange for the release of their remaining prisoners, reports Tolo News.
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August - 20 
President Ashraf Ghani on August 20, said that the country is close to reaching a dignified peace and he called on the Taliban to end the ongoing violence and endorse the peace process, reports Tolo News.
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President Ashraf Ghani on August 20, said that the country is close to reaching a dignified peace and he called on the Taliban to end the ongoing violence and endorse the peace process, reports Tolo News.
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August - 20 
Six civilians including a pregnant woman lost their lives when a vehicle hit on a roadside mine in Badgah region in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital of Ghor Province on August 20, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Six civilians including a pregnant woman lost their lives when a vehicle hit on a roadside mine in Badgah region in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital of Ghor Province on August 20, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 20 
Sources within the Afghan Government said that the intra-Afghan talks will be started three days after the completion of the prisoners’ swap between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The State Ministry on Peace Affairs on Augu
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Sources within the Afghan Government said that the intra-Afghan talks will be started three days after the completion of the prisoners’ swap between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The State Ministry on Peace Affairs on August 20, said that consultations are moving ahead about the release of the controversial Taliban prisoners and the release of the Afghan government hostages held by the Taliban. “Following this issue (completion of prisoner swap) and after the release of the hostages of the Afghan security and defense forces kept with the Taliban, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan will enter into dialogue with the Taliban group,” said Najia Anwari, a Spokeswoman for the State Ministry on Peace Affairs.
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August - 20 
The Afghan Defense Ministry said that 38 Taliban militants were killed after insurgents attacked security checkpoints of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) on Kunduz-Khanabad highway clashes in Kunduz Province in the last two day
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The Afghan Defense Ministry said that 38 Taliban militants were killed after insurgents attacked security checkpoints of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) on Kunduz-Khanabad highway clashes in Kunduz Province in the last two days, reports Ariana News on August 21. In a statement released on August 20. 16 others wounded during the raids, the Ministry added.
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August - 20 
The leadership members of the High Council for National Reconciliation are yet to be appointed, even three months after President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah's political agreement, reports Tolo News on August 21. The report adds that critics s
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The leadership members of the High Council for National Reconciliation are yet to be appointed, even three months after President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah's political agreement, reports Tolo News on August 21. The report adds that critics say that this will affect the next phases of the peace process. President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah signed a political agreement on May 17, to end the dispute over 2019 Presidential election.
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August - 21 
United States (US) Special Envoy for Peace, Zalmay Khalilzad on August 21, tweeted, “no legitimate reason” to delay the intra-Afghan negotiations that are expected in near future but have been postponed over differences on the release of high-value
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United States (US) Special Envoy for Peace, Zalmay Khalilzad on August 21, tweeted, “no legitimate reason” to delay the intra-Afghan negotiations that are expected in near future but have been postponed over differences on the release of high-value Taliban prisoners by the Afghan government, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad made the remarks in a tweet on the death of a high-ranking education official, Abdul Baqi Amin, who was killed in an explosion in Kabul on August 19. “The right tribute to Dr Amin is for all sides to reduce violence and immediately start intra-Afghan negotiations,” Khalilzad said.
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August - 21 
Over 10 Taliban militants, including their three local commanders, and 10 Afghan National Policemen were killed during clashes in Security Forces’ checkpoints in Sozma Qala District in Sar-e-Pul Province on August 21, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Over 10 Taliban militants, including their three local commanders, and 10 Afghan National Policemen were killed during clashes in Security Forces’ checkpoints in Sozma Qala District in Sar-e-Pul Province on August 21, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 22 
Afghan Security Forces killed 15 Taliban militants in Maiwand, Shah Wali Koot and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com. The clashes took place, when Afghan Security Forces targeted Taliban convey and militant
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Afghan Security Forces killed 15 Taliban militants in Maiwand, Shah Wali Koot and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com. The clashes took place, when Afghan Security Forces targeted Taliban convey and militant gathering in these Districts. 12 militants were also injured in the incidents.
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August - 22 
Afghan Security Forces killed six Taliban militants when they attacked SF’s checkpoints in Taloka region in Kunduz city of Kunduz Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan Security Forces killed six Taliban militants when they attacked SF’s checkpoints in Taloka region in Kunduz city of Kunduz Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 22 
Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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13 Taliban militants were killed and six others were wounded following air attack carried out by Afghan Air Force in various parts of Pusht Roud District and Farah city in Farah Province on August 22-23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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13 Taliban militants were killed and six others were wounded following air attack carried out by Afghan Air Force in various parts of Pusht Roud District and Farah city in Farah Province on August 22-23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 22 
According to an investigative report by BBC Urdu, an Iraqi citizen, Shahab al Muhajir, has been appointed as the ‘governor’ of Islamic State- Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Tolo News on August 23. According to reports, Shahab al Muhajir was a ‘co
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According to an investigative report by BBC Urdu, an Iraqi citizen, Shahab al Muhajir, has been appointed as the ‘governor’ of Islamic State- Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Tolo News on August 23. According to reports, Shahab al Muhajir was a ‘commander’ of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and had plotted a recent attack on Nangarhar Prison on August 3. The BBC report says that Daesh is trying to once again emerge from Nangarhar and Kunar Provinces that share border areas with Pakistan. However, on August 3, 2020, acting Interior Affairs Minister, Massoud Andarabi in a tweet said that Shahab Al Mujahir is a Haqqani member.
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August - 22 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed 24 Taliban militants in Raghistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 23. Four militants were injured in the incident.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed 24 Taliban militants in Raghistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on August 23. Four militants were injured in the incident.
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August - 22 
Afghan Security Forces killed 30 Taliban militants when they tried to attack military checkpoints in Narang and Jaldak Districts of Zabul Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan Security Forces killed 30 Taliban militants when they tried to attack military checkpoints in Narang and Jaldak Districts of Zabul Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 22 
Nine persons, including five Taliban militants and four Popular Uprising Force (PUF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked a checkpoint of PUFs in Zaain village of Patoi District in Daykundi Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.
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Nine persons, including five Taliban militants and four Popular Uprising Force (PUF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked a checkpoint of PUFs in Zaain village of Patoi District in Daykundi Province on August 22, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 22 
On August 22, a Commander of the Logistics Department of the Ministry of Defense and his driver were killed, in an ambush, in Kabul city in Kabul province, reports Tolo News.
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On August 22, a Commander of the Logistics Department of the Ministry of Defense and his driver were killed, in an ambush, in Kabul city in Kabul province, reports Tolo News.
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August - 22 
One Security Force (SF) personnel was killed and six others injured in four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at different parts of the Kabul city on August 22, reports Tolo News. The first blast in Sarak-e-Naw area in Kabul’s Police Distric
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One Security Force (SF) personnel was killed and six others injured in four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at different parts of the Kabul city on August 22, reports Tolo News. The first blast in Sarak-e-Naw area in Kabul’s Police District 5 (PD5) claimed the life of the SF personal and left two others including a civilian injured. In the second blast, two Policemen were injured in Hangarha Roundabout in PD15 of Kabul City. There were no casualties in the third IED explosion in the Company area in PD5 of Kabul city. Two persons were injured in the fourth explosion in Bagh-e-Bala in PD2 of Kabul City.
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August - 23 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed eight Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints on Ghor-Kabul highway in Ghor Province on August 23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed eight Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints on Ghor-Kabul highway in Ghor Province on August 23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 23 
One Security Force (SF) personnel was killed when Taliban militants attacked a SF’s base in in Qarghan Tapa area of Imam Sahib District in Kunduz Province, which was surrounded for the last five days, fell to the Talban on August 23, reports Tolo New
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One Security Force (SF) personnel was killed when Taliban militants attacked a SF’s base in in Qarghan Tapa area of Imam Sahib District in Kunduz Province, which was surrounded for the last five days, fell to the Talban on August 23, reports Tolo News. “One soldier was killed and five others, including their commander, surrendered to the Taliban with their weapons and with one Humvee vehicle,” according to a source. The source also said that 10 other SF members managed to escape from the area.
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August - 24 
A six-member Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met with Pakistan Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and discussed recent progress in the Afghan peace process and the intra-Afghan negotiations, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Af
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A six-member Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met with Pakistan Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and discussed recent progress in the Afghan peace process and the intra-Afghan negotiations, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, Tolo News reports on August 25. Other members of the delegation are Khairullah Khairkhwah, Mohammad Nabi Omari, Shahabuddin Delawar, Abdul Latif Mansour and Qari din Mohammad. Pakistani’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Taliban delegation briefed Qureshi on the latest implementation of the agreement between Taliban and the US. Qureshi informed the Afghan Taliban delegation of sabotage of the Afghan peace process and potential threats related to spoilers, said the statement. He said his efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, including with the Afghan peace process, will continue.
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August - 24 
On August 24, three Afghan-Gas Enterprise employees were killed in a landmine explosion in Sheberghan-Jarqadouq Road in Jowzjan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On August 24, three Afghan-Gas Enterprise employees were killed in a landmine explosion in Sheberghan-Jarqadouq Road in Jowzjan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 24 
Over 6,000 families have been displaced in Kunduz Province, local officials in the province said as the prospect to end the violence in the country remains uncertain, Tolo News reports on August 25. Media reports indicate that hundreds of other famil
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Over 6,000 families have been displaced in Kunduz Province, local officials in the province said as the prospect to end the violence in the country remains uncertain, Tolo News reports on August 25. Media reports indicate that hundreds of other families are also preparing to leave Imam Sahib District, of the Province, fearing battles between the Afghan Security Forces and the Taliban. “Kunduz is in a fragile situation, districts are under siege,” said Abdul Khalil Qarizada, a member of Kunduz's provincial council. “The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces have a strong presence in Kunduz, the situation will get back to normal in Kunduz very soon, particularly on Kunduz-Khan Abad highway,” said Fawad Aman, Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. However, local people in Kunduz have warned that all routes connecting districts to the center of the province are under a serious security threat. They said that Kunduz will fall to the Taliban for a third time if the government does not take timely action against the insurgents.
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August - 25 
At least four people, including one Security Forces member, were killed on August 25, when in a car bomb explosion that targeted a compound of Afghan Commandos in Balkh District of Balkh Province, reports Tolo News. A small truck loaded with explosiv
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At least four people, including one Security Forces member, were killed on August 25, when in a car bomb explosion that targeted a compound of Afghan Commandos in Balkh District of Balkh Province, reports Tolo News. A small truck loaded with explosives was detonated causing the explosion. 30 people were also injured.
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August - 25 
Officials said that more than 10 Taliban militants were killed in the airstrikes conducted by the Afghan SFs in Bikzad village of Baghlan Markazi District in Baghlan Province.
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Officials said that more than 10 Taliban militants were killed in the airstrikes conducted by the Afghan SFs in Bikzad village of Baghlan Markazi District in Baghlan Province.
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August - 25 
Some residents of Takhar Province are favouring the Taliban ‘commanders’ for resolving their legal-complains, Afghanistan Times reports on August 26. A member of the Takhar provincial council said that government departments didn’t solve the problems
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Some residents of Takhar Province are favouring the Taliban ‘commanders’ for resolving their legal-complains, Afghanistan Times reports on August 26. A member of the Takhar provincial council said that government departments didn’t solve the problems of the people, thus they tried to go to the Taliban. “Our concern is that people even from the areas under the government control refer their problems to the Taliban,” he added. Some members of the provincial council said that Taliban are active in almost 10 districts and reached some areas of the capital city. If the government didn’t pay attention to the issue, they said that the situation would be worse than now.
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August - 25 
Taliban killed 20 people, including 10 armed men related to Hezb-e-Islami and 10 Afghan Security Forces (SF) personnel in Baghlan Markazi District of Baghlan Province, Afghanistan Times reports on August 26.
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Taliban killed 20 people, including 10 armed men related to Hezb-e-Islami and 10 Afghan Security Forces (SF) personnel in Baghlan Markazi District of Baghlan Province, Afghanistan Times reports on August 26.
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August - 26 
17 Taliban militants, including three ‘local commanders’ were killed and eight others wounded following a Taliban attack on several checkpoints in Maiwand, Spin Boldak and Zhiri Districts of Kandahar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 27. Ac
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17 Taliban militants, including three ‘local commanders’ were killed and eight others wounded following a Taliban attack on several checkpoints in Maiwand, Spin Boldak and Zhiri Districts of Kandahar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 27. According to reports, after the Taliban attack, the Security Forces, with support of the country's Air Force, was able to eliminate or injure the attackers.
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August - 26 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said that Taliban have intensified their attacks on major cities which is in contradiction to the Doha Agreement, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 27. He said such violence would confront the ongoing peace efforts wit
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said that Taliban have intensified their attacks on major cities which is in contradiction to the Doha Agreement, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 27. He said such violence would confront the ongoing peace efforts with obstacles. “The Taliban should renounce violence, stop the killing of Afghans and agree to face to face talks with the Afghan government because sticking to crimes and violence would result into hate from people and nothing else,” he said.
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August - 27 
The Presidential Palace reiterated that one of the fundamental conditions to start the talks with the Taliban is that the group first needs to ensure the release of over 20 members of Afghan Special Forces who are in Taliban’s custody, Tolo News rep
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The Presidential Palace reiterated that one of the fundamental conditions to start the talks with the Taliban is that the group first needs to ensure the release of over 20 members of Afghan Special Forces who are in Taliban’s custody, Tolo News reports on August 28. “The fundamental condition is that the number of soldiers of the security and defense forces who are with the Taliban should be released,” said Dawa Khan Menapal, a Deputy Spokesman to President Ashraf Ghani. But, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Haneef Atmar has expressed hope that the talks will start sometime next week and that the prisoners release is no longer a hurdle in way of the negotiations. “We are much closer to the start of peace negotiations that we have ever been before,” Atmar said in a conversation US Institute of Peace on Thursday. “We are optimistic that next week, we will be making big progress in this respect.” Meanwhile, Nader Nadery, a member of the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan said that the first topic on the talks with the Taliban will be the announcement of a ceasefire.
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August - 27 
France’s Foreign Ministry stated, "It (France) firmly opposes the liberation of individuals convicted of crimes against French nationals, in particular soldiers and humanitarian workers. As a result, we have immediately asked Afghan authorities not t
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France’s Foreign Ministry stated, "It (France) firmly opposes the liberation of individuals convicted of crimes against French nationals, in particular soldiers and humanitarian workers. As a result, we have immediately asked Afghan authorities not to proceed with the release of these terrorists”, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 28. The Taliban fighters whose release France opposes had killed a French woman Bettina Goislard, an employee of the UN refugee agency, and five French troops.
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August - 28 
13 civilians were killed in two explosions in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, on August 28, the Provincial Governor’s Spokesman Bahir Ahmadi said, reports Tolo News. The two explosions targeted civilian vehicles in the district as a group
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13 civilians were killed in two explosions in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, on August 28, the Provincial Governor’s Spokesman Bahir Ahmadi said, reports Tolo News. The two explosions targeted civilian vehicles in the district as a group of people were heading to a wedding ceremony in Spin Boldak, Ahmadi said. He added that two others were wounded in the explosions.
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August - 28 
31 Taliban insurgents were killed in Security Forces (SF) raid at their hideout in Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province on August 28, reports bakhtarnews.com. Four Taliban ‘commanders’, identified as Mullah Abdullah, known as Hojran, Mullah Khairul
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31 Taliban insurgents were killed in Security Forces (SF) raid at their hideout in Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province on August 28, reports bakhtarnews.com. Four Taliban ‘commanders’, identified as Mullah Abdullah, known as Hojran, Mullah Khairullah, known as Qari Ahmad, Mullah Jafar and Qaari Hafizullah, were killed in the attack. The attack destroyed a hideout, several vehicles and motorcycles, and dozens of light and heavy Taliban weapons.
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August - 28 
Twelve Taliban militants, including two ‘commanders’, were killed and nine others injured in a failed attack on several military checkpoints in Sayed Abad District in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 29. Thunder C
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Twelve Taliban militants, including two ‘commanders’, were killed and nine others injured in a failed attack on several military checkpoints in Sayed Abad District in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 29. Thunder Corps in a statement said, twelve Taliban insurgents killed and nine others wounded. The corps further said the other attackers fled and dozens of their weapons remained on the battlefield.
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August - 28 
Two civilians were killed in a landmine explosion while they were on the way home from Jalalabad to Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 29.
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Two civilians were killed in a landmine explosion while they were on the way home from Jalalabad to Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on August 29.
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August - 28 
Two Taliban mine planters were killed in their landmine explosion in Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 29. The Taliban wanted to plant a mine on the public road of Trenkot city, the mine exploded and killed them.
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Two Taliban mine planters were killed in their landmine explosion in Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 29. The Taliban wanted to plant a mine on the public road of Trenkot city, the mine exploded and killed them.
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August - 29 
At least one person was killed, and another was wounded in a blast in Kabul city of Kabul Province, on August 29, Kabul Police confirmed, reports Tolo News. The incident happened around 7:40 pm local time in Qala-e-Mir Abbas in PD9 of Kabul city as s
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At least one person was killed, and another was wounded in a blast in Kabul city of Kabul Province, on August 29, Kabul Police confirmed, reports Tolo News. The incident happened around 7:40 pm local time in Qala-e-Mir Abbas in PD9 of Kabul city as security forces searched a suspected house. During the search “a home-made mine exploded that killed one and injured another,” according to Kabul Police.
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August - 30 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that peace does not mean a power-sharing political deal, but instead the fulfillment of the will of the Afghan people, which is to end violence and bloodshed in the country, Tolo News reports on August 31. “Do not b
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that peace does not mean a power-sharing political deal, but instead the fulfillment of the will of the Afghan people, which is to end violence and bloodshed in the country, Tolo News reports on August 31. “Do not be afraid of peace because peace does not mean a power sharing political deal.” Ghani stated. Ghani said that everyone wants a reduction in violence and an end to the violence in the country and he said that no matter how much the enemies tear things down, Afghans will build back. “Those who think they are achieving their goals with threats should think again because the people support the republic,” He added.
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August - 30 
Afghan Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants in an airstrike at a Taliban camp in Qarma Qul District of Faryab Province on August 30, reports Tolo News.
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Afghan Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants in an airstrike at a Taliban camp in Qarma Qul District of Faryab Province on August 30, reports Tolo News.
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August - 30 
Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants, including a ‘Red Unit commander’, when militants attacked a military checkpoint in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province on August 30, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants, including a ‘Red Unit commander’, when militants attacked a military checkpoint in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province on August 30, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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August - 30 
Security Forces killed two suspected Taliban suicide bombers when they wanted to attack a checkpoint in Manogi District of Kunar Province on August 30, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Security Forces killed two suspected Taliban suicide bombers when they wanted to attack a checkpoint in Manogi District of Kunar Province on August 30, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Six civilians were killed and six others were injured in blasts that took place in Shah Joi District of Zabul Province on August 30-31, reports bakhtarnews.com. Vehicles carrying the civilians were reportedly targeted. Although no group or individual
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Six civilians were killed and six others were injured in blasts that took place in Shah Joi District of Zabul Province on August 30-31, reports bakhtarnews.com. Vehicles carrying the civilians were reportedly targeted. Although no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blasts, but security sources have blamed the Taliban for the incident.
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August - 31 
Five Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike in their hideout in Qala-e-Kah District of Farah Province on August 31, reports bakhtarnews.com. The Zafar Corps media office in west of the country said in a statement that five Taliban insurgents
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Five Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike in their hideout in Qala-e-Kah District of Farah Province on August 31, reports bakhtarnews.com. The Zafar Corps media office in west of the country said in a statement that five Taliban insurgents were killed in the airstrike.
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August - 31 
On August 31, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, issued a statement opposing President Ashraf Ghani’s decree on official listing members of the council, reports Tolo News. Abdullah said that according to
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On August 31, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, issued a statement opposing President Ashraf Ghani’s decree on official listing members of the council, reports Tolo News. Abdullah said that according to the political agreement it is the authority of the head of the council to appoint its members. Abdullah quoted from the agreement signed in May 2020, saying: “The head of the High Council of National Reconciliation forms the council in consultation with the president, sides and political leaders, speakers of the houses of parliament, the civil society and elites of the country.”
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August - 31 
13 Taliban militants were killed as military operation to reopen the Kandahar-Shah Wali Kot highway started a week ago, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1. The operation began with the participation of hundreds of Army and Police and with the sup
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13 Taliban militants were killed as military operation to reopen the Kandahar-Shah Wali Kot highway started a week ago, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1. The operation began with the participation of hundreds of Army and Police and with the support of the Air Force. Atal Army Corps' says their forces discovered and defused 33 landmines planted on Kandahar-Shah Wali Kot highway in just one overnight.
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August - 31 
70 Taliban prisoners were released on August 31, from the Pol-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul Province, reports Afghanistan Times. The source said that the remaining 250 prisoners would be released in the few next days and the peace negotiations would begi
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70 Taliban prisoners were released on August 31, from the Pol-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul Province, reports Afghanistan Times. The source said that the remaining 250 prisoners would be released in the few next days and the peace negotiations would begin immediately after the last prisoner be freed.
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August - 31 
France and Australia object the release of some of the prisoners who are charged for killing their soldiers in Afghanistan. The government source said that seven of the 250 prisoners who France and Australia oppose their release, would remain in cust
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France and Australia object the release of some of the prisoners who are charged for killing their soldiers in Afghanistan. The government source said that seven of the 250 prisoners who France and Australia oppose their release, would remain in custody.
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August - 31 
In Kandahar Province, government sources said that nine Taliban ‘commanders’ held in government custody were released. The prisoners were sentenced to death, according to government sources.
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In Kandahar Province, government sources said that nine Taliban ‘commanders’ held in government custody were released. The prisoners were sentenced to death, according to government sources.
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August - 31 
In the first six months of 2020, Sar-e-Pul Police discovered and defused 50 anti-vehicle mines and 1,450 kilograms of explosives, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1. Sar-e-Pul Police Spokesman told that in the past six months, police discovered a
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In the first six months of 2020, Sar-e-Pul Police discovered and defused 50 anti-vehicle mines and 1,450 kilograms of explosives, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1. Sar-e-Pul Police Spokesman told that in the past six months, police discovered and defused more than 50 anti-vehicle mines around the city, highways and districts of the province, most of which were planted in Sancharak District.
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August - 31 
One Taliban suicide bomber was killed and two others were injured as Taliban's plan to attack a military checkpoint in Shahr-e-Safa District of Zabul Province failed, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1.
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One Taliban suicide bomber was killed and two others were injured as Taliban's plan to attack a military checkpoint in Shahr-e-Safa District of Zabul Province failed, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 1.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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