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May - 1 
At least 12 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured during air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports BakhtarNews. Mohammad Hanif Rez
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At least 12 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured during air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports BakhtarNews. Mohammad Hanif Rezayee spokesman of 209 Shaheen Army Corps said, the militants have been targeted, while they wanted to launch attack on ASFs’ convey in areas in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan province. Two vehicles, six motorcycles and some weapons belonged to the terrorists have also been demolished during the raids, Rezayee added.
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15 Taliban militants and five personnel of the Afghan National Army (ANA) were killed, while five other ANA personnel were injured in an exchange of fire in Zare District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports Tolo News. Mohammad Hanif Re
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15 Taliban militants and five personnel of the Afghan National Army (ANA) were killed, while five other ANA personnel were injured in an exchange of fire in Zare District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports Tolo News. Mohammad Hanif Rezayee, spokesman for the 209 Shaheen Army Corps said, the encounter erupted late May 1 night after the Taliban militants attacked an army checkpoint in Zare.
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May - 2 
Afghan National Security Council (NSC) office reported that 98 more prisoners of Taliban group were released from prison on May 2, reports BhaktarNews. Javid Faisal spokesman of NSC in a tweet stated that the prisoners have been released based on Pre
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Afghan National Security Council (NSC) office reported that 98 more prisoners of Taliban group were released from prison on May 2, reports BhaktarNews. Javid Faisal spokesman of NSC in a tweet stated that the prisoners have been released based on President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani decree. The prisoners were released based on their age, health and length of remaining sentence as part of government efforts toward peace and batting COVID-19, Faisal added.
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At least three civilians were killed in an explosion near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 2, reports Tolo News. The provincial Governor’s spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai said, the explosives were
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At least three civilians were killed in an explosion near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 2, reports Tolo News. The provincial Governor’s spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai said, the explosives were placed on a motorbike and the target of the explosion was Haji Noor Mohammad, the head of the prison, who was injured along with three others. So far, no outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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On March 2, Security Forces with the support of the Afghan Air Force, killed six Taliban militants attacked security posts in Pir Laka area of Jani Khel District in Paktiya Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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On March 2, Security Forces with the support of the Afghan Air Force, killed six Taliban militants attacked security posts in Pir Laka area of Jani Khel District in Paktiya Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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On May 2, Afghan Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Deh Naw area of Mohammad Agha District in Logar Province reports The Khaama Press. SixTaliban militants were injured during the clash besides destroying some weapons and munitions of t
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On May 2, Afghan Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Deh Naw area of Mohammad Agha District in Logar Province reports The Khaama Press. SixTaliban militants were injured during the clash besides destroying some weapons and munitions of the militants.
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At least five Security Forces were killed and five others were injured in a car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban in Nahr-e-Siraj District of Helmand province on May 3, reports Tolo News.Unnamed intelligence officer who survived the attack as saying
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At least five Security Forces were killed and five others were injured in a car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban in Nahr-e-Siraj District of Helmand province on May 3, reports Tolo News.Unnamed intelligence officer who survived the attack as saying that he had personally helped pull out at least 18 bodies from under the debris caused by the blast.
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Four soldiers were killed in a clash by Taliban in Zamankhail village located Pul-e-Khomri District of Baghlan Province, reports BhaktarNews on March 4
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Four soldiers were killed in a clash by Taliban in Zamankhail village located Pul-e-Khomri District of Baghlan Province, reports BhaktarNews on March 4
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Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints in Porchen District of Farah Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 4.
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Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints in Porchen District of Farah Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 4.
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Spokesman of National Security Council (NSC), Javid Faisal tweeted that at least 17 civilians were killed and 49 more were injured by Taliban militants in the first seven days of Ramadan, reports BhaktarNews. Faisal further said that the civilians lo
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Spokesman of National Security Council (NSC), Javid Faisal tweeted that at least 17 civilians were killed and 49 more were injured by Taliban militants in the first seven days of Ramadan, reports BhaktarNews. Faisal further said that the civilians lost their lives and wounded in different parts of the 17 Provinces of the country. Improvised Explosive Device(IEDs) and direct fire by Taliban have caused the majority of the casualties.
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Suspected Taliban militants on May 3 detonated explosives close to 613 power pylons in Chemtala of Kabul Province, destroying three of the four foundation legs of the tower, reports The Khaama Press.The State-run utility firm, Da Afghanistan Breshna
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Suspected Taliban militants on May 3 detonated explosives close to 613 power pylons in Chemtala of Kabul Province, destroying three of the four foundation legs of the tower, reports The Khaama Press.The State-run utility firm, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, in a statement said the militants attempted to fully cut the supply of electricity to Kabul by detonating the last transmission tower which is being used to supply electricity to Kabul city.
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The Afghan Ministry of Defense on Monday said that Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) repelled scores of attacks initiated by the Taliban in 15 provinces over the past 24 hours, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Tens of Taliban attacks
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The Afghan Ministry of Defense on Monday said that Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) repelled scores of attacks initiated by the Taliban in 15 provinces over the past 24 hours, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Tens of Taliban attacks were repelled and shut-down--the Taliban suffered heavy setbacks,” said Fawad Aman, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. Kunar, Nuristan, Nangarhar, Maidan Wardak, Paktia, Paktika, Logar, Kandahar, Badghis, Farah, Faryab, Balkh, Helmand, Nimroz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Kunduz are among the provinces where ANDSF faced off with the Taliban and dealt major blows to the insurgents, said the Defense Ministry.
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The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on May 3 reacted to the report of the killing and torture of Afghan nationals by Iranian Border Guards, calling it an act that "contradicts all human rights and principles" and called for a
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The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on May 3 reacted to the report of the killing and torture of Afghan nationals by Iranian Border Guards, calling it an act that "contradicts all human rights and principles" and called for a United Nation (UN) probe, reports Tolo News. In the western province of Herat, allegedly on April 29, 57 Afghan nationals who tried to enter Iran for work were arrested by the Iranian border security forces who then tortured the Afghans and threw some of them into a river, in which some died, according to an Afghan claiming to be a victim and also family members of alleged victims. The Afghan government has assigned a delegation to probe the incident, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Afghan Special Forces (SFs) on May 4 killed five terrorists of Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani Network in Shakar Dara District and 11th District of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press. Two SFs were killed and six others were in
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The Afghan Special Forces (SFs) on May 4 killed five terrorists of Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani Network in Shakar Dara District and 11th District of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press. Two SFs were killed and six others were injured in three incidents, two in Kabul’s PD11 and another in Shakar Dara district, adds Tolo News. The SFs also arrested eight other militants during the raid, adding that several weapons and munitions including 82mm rockets, mortar rounds, Dshk heavy machine gun and 250 kilograms of explosives were recovered. The National Directorate of Security (NDS), in a statement said on May 5 that the NDS Special Forces conducted the raid in Shakar Dara district and 11th district of Kabul city, busting a terrorist network led by Sanaullah, a senior IS Leader who was also in charge of coordinating Haqqani Network’s activities in urban areas. The statement further added that the network had carried out multiple attacks including rocket attack on presidential inauguration, attack on Sikh temple, attack on Mazari tomb and rocket attacks on Bagram airfield.
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May - 4 
A civilian, deputy commercial director of Parwan electricity directorate Murtaza Sarwari, was killed in an explosion targeted a power pylon in Parwan province of Afghanistan on May 4, reports The Khaama Press on May 5. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat
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A civilian, deputy commercial director of Parwan electricity directorate Murtaza Sarwari, was killed in an explosion targeted a power pylon in Parwan province of Afghanistan on May 4, reports The Khaama Press on May 5. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in a statement said the personnel of the firm were busy repairing a transmission tower when an explosion went off, killing at least one and wounding many others.
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May - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Mawlavi Zmari aka Talha, in Akbarkhan region along the Takhar-Kunduz highway in Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 5.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Mawlavi Zmari aka Talha, in Akbarkhan region along the Takhar-Kunduz highway in Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 5.
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The Afghan government on May 4 released 902 Taliban prisoners as part of efforts to put the stalled peace process back on track, reports Tolo News. According to the National Security Council’s spokesman Javid Faisal, who said another 500 inmates will
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The Afghan government on May 4 released 902 Taliban prisoners as part of efforts to put the stalled peace process back on track, reports Tolo News. According to the National Security Council’s spokesman Javid Faisal, who said another 500 inmates will be released in the coming days. Faisal said that at this stage a total of 1,500 prisoners will be released by the Afghan government. The Afghan government made an earlier pledge to release a total of 5,000 Taliban prisoners only after the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations and if violence is reduced in a way that leads to a countrywide ceasefire.The Taliban in a statement welcomed the move and called for an expedited release of their prisoners to “save them” from the coronavirus and pave the way for the intra-Afghan negotiations.
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The Presidential Palace on May 4 reported progress in ending the dispute between President Ashraf Ghani and his political opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who also reported development in the process earlier this week and vowed a soon-to-come political ag
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The Presidential Palace on May 4 reported progress in ending the dispute between President Ashraf Ghani and his political opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who also reported development in the process earlier this week and vowed a soon-to-come political agreement, reports Tolo News on May 4. Further details were not provided on this matter by presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi who addressed a press conference, saying “there is progress, the talks are underway and there has been progress.”
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May - 4 
The United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper on May 4 said that the Taliban was not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, reports Tolo News. “I don’t think they are,” Esper told reporters when asked if the Taliban were
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The United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper on May 4 said that the Taliban was not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, reports Tolo News. “I don’t think they are,” Esper told reporters when asked if the Taliban were living up to their commitment. He added that he believed the Afghan government was also not living up to its commitment. The Afghan Government was not part of an agreement between the United States and the Taliban. Esper said the Afghan Government and the Taliban “both need to come together and make progress on the terms that (are) laid out.”
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May - 5 
10 Taliban militants were killed,in air raids, by Afghan Air Forces in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews. Another 13 were injured and some heavy and light weapons have been destroyed during these raids.
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10 Taliban militants were killed,in air raids, by Afghan Air Forces in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews. Another 13 were injured and some heavy and light weapons have been destroyed during these raids.
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May - 5 
The Taliban on May 5 announced the release of another 20 prisoners in Kandahar Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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The Taliban on May 5 announced the release of another 20 prisoners in Kandahar Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 5 
Afghan Air Force, in air raids, killed 15 Taliban militants including, “Red Unit” commander Mullah Yaqoub aka Mansour Taliban, in Koshanda District in Balkh Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews.
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Afghan Air Force, in air raids, killed 15 Taliban militants including, “Red Unit” commander Mullah Yaqoub aka Mansour Taliban, in Koshanda District in Balkh Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 5 
Afghan Security Forces, in air and ground attack, killed eighteen Taliban militants in two regions and suburb of Qalat city of Zabul Province on May 5, reports The Khaama Press.
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Afghan Security Forces, in air and ground attack, killed eighteen Taliban militants in two regions and suburb of Qalat city of Zabul Province on May 5, reports The Khaama Press.
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May - 5 
The Afghan Parliament on May 5 summoned high-ranking government officials to brief them on the recent reports of the death and torture of a group of Afghan nationals in border areas with Iran, reports Tolo News. Among those summoned was Acting Foreig
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The Afghan Parliament on May 5 summoned high-ranking government officials to brief them on the recent reports of the death and torture of a group of Afghan nationals in border areas with Iran, reports Tolo News. Among those summoned was Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar, who told lawmakers that their discussion with Iranian officials on May 4 ended with tension and that, so far, 16 of the Afghan nationals have been rescued, 18 to 20 are missing, and 16 bodies have been found.According to the reports, at least 20 Afghan nationals have been “drowned” by Iranian border forces; a claim that Iran denies
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May - 5 
The Afghan Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants in Yaftal Bala District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 6.
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The Afghan Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants in Yaftal Bala District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 6.
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May - 5 
The Afghan Security Forces killed two Taliban militants in the Charka area, in the outskirts of Maidan Shar, the provincial capital,of Maidan Wardak Province, The Khaama Press on May 6.
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The Afghan Security Forces killed two Taliban militants in the Charka area, in the outskirts of Maidan Shar, the provincial capital,of Maidan Wardak Province, The Khaama Press on May 6.
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May - 5 
The United States(US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has met with the Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar on May 5 and discussed the prisoner release, intra-Afghan talks and the US-Taliban peace agreement, re
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The United States(US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has met with the Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar on May 5 and discussed the prisoner release, intra-Afghan talks and the US-Taliban peace agreement, reports Tolo News.The US State Department on May 5 said that Khalilzad departed for travel to Doha, New Delhi, and Islamabad.“At each stop, he will urge support for an immediate reduction in violence, accelerated timeline for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations, and cooperation among all sides in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan,” it added.
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May - 6 
According to the National Security Council’s office the Afghan Government released about 31 Taliban prisoners on May 6 from Puli-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, bringing the number of released Taliban prisoners to 933, reports BhaktarNews. The NSC further
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According to the National Security Council’s office the Afghan Government released about 31 Taliban prisoners on May 6 from Puli-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, bringing the number of released Taliban prisoners to 933, reports BhaktarNews. The NSC further said that with the release of 527 Taliban in the upcoming days the numbers will reach 1,500, and the "first round" of the prisoner release will be complete.
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May - 6 
Afghan National Police recovered eight rounds of different type of mines in Helmand province, reports BhaktarNews on May 7.
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Afghan National Police recovered eight rounds of different type of mines in Helmand province, reports BhaktarNews on May 7.
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May - 7 
Afghan special Police personnel arrested 10 people accused of assisting Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in Khadi Khail region of Chawki District in Kunar Province in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8. Some weapons, ammunitions and adver
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Afghan special Police personnel arrested 10 people accused of assisting Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in Khadi Khail region of Chawki District in Kunar Province in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8. Some weapons, ammunitions and advertising’s documents have been seized from the suspects; the statement added.
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May - 7 
A roadside bomb explosion killed the Police chief of Khost Province, General Ahmad Babazai, in Zeni Khel area of Nader Shah Kot District in Khost Province, report The Khaama Press on May 8.
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A roadside bomb explosion killed the Police chief of Khost Province, General Ahmad Babazai, in Zeni Khel area of Nader Shah Kot District in Khost Province, report The Khaama Press on May 8.
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May - 7 
Afghan Police arrests six people accused of helping with Taliban group in relevant areas of Taliqan city the provincial capital of Takhar Province,in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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Afghan Police arrests six people accused of helping with Taliban group in relevant areas of Taliqan city the provincial capital of Takhar Province,in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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May - 7 
Afghan Security Force killed 15 Taliban militants, including a senior commander Mullah Saifullah Khalid, in Bazzar Nad Ali District of Helmand Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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Afghan Security Force killed 15 Taliban militants, including a senior commander Mullah Saifullah Khalid, in Bazzar Nad Ali District of Helmand Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 7 
Afghanistan’s former first vice president and leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, would be awarded the rank of marshal as part of a proposed political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his p
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Afghanistan’s former first vice president and leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, would be awarded the rank of marshal as part of a proposed political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his political rival Abdullah Abdullah, reports Tolo News. Dostum’s aide Bashir Ahmad Tayyanj on May 7 said that good news was on the way in the coming days, stating that the political agreement will determine the authorities of Dostum. “Awarding the rank of marshal is a must, I can congratulate you from this moment, there is good news ahead of us and I will brief you on it in the next few days,” said Tayyanj.This new development takes place amid recent reports of a breakthrough in the talks between Ghani and Abdullah.
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May - 7 
India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar w
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India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar with developments said, reports Hindustan Times.The concerns were conveyed to the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation during his meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. “India is deeply concerned at the upsurge in violence and supports call for immediate ceasefire and [the] need to assist the people of Afghanistan in dealing with [the] coronavirus pandemic,” Jaishankar said in a statement on Khalilzad’s meetings.The Indian side, “emphasised that putting an end to terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries is necessary for enduring and sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan”. Both Jaishankar and Doval, the statement said, “reiterated India’s continued support for strengthening peace, security, unity, democratic and inclusive polity and protection of rights of all sections of the Afghan society, including Afghan Hindus and Sikhs”.
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May - 7 
Police recovered 252 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from an explosive depot located in the 21 precinct of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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Police recovered 252 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from an explosive depot located in the 21 precinct of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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May - 7 
United States (US)special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, during visit to Delhi on May 7 said that India should discuss its concerns about terrorism directly with the Taliban, reportsTolo News on May 9. Khalilzad said that he had discussed h
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United States (US)special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, during visit to Delhi on May 7 said that India should discuss its concerns about terrorism directly with the Taliban, reportsTolo News on May 9. Khalilzad said that he had discussed how India could play a “more active role” in the Afghan reconciliation process, the report said. “India is an important force in Afghanistan, and it would be appropriate for that [India-Taliban] engagement to take place,” Khalilzad told The Hindu in an exclusive interview. He also said India had a “significant role” in Afghanistan’s development, but, paradoxically, it doesn’t play a role in the international peace efforts. “India and Afghanistan have historic ties, and I believe that dialogue between India and the Taliban is important, and it would be important that issues of concern like this [terrorism] are raised directly,” he added.
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May - 8 
Police recovered eight mines from an unspecified location in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News on May 9. No one has been arrested in connection with the mine planting.
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Police recovered eight mines from an unspecified location in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News on May 9. No one has been arrested in connection with the mine planting.
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May - 8 
Six Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Chora District and in a suburb of Trenkoi city in Urozgan Province on May 8, reports Bhaktar News. As per the report, the militants attacked two P
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Six Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Chora District and in a suburb of Trenkoi city in Urozgan Province on May 8, reports Bhaktar News. As per the report, the militants attacked two Police checkpoints and were countered by the SFs.
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May - 8 
The Pakistan military released the details of the meeting between Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of the Staff of the Army Staff (COAS) and Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace, reports The Khaama Press on May 9. “Mr Zalmay Kha
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The Pakistan military released the details of the meeting between Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of the Staff of the Army Staff (COAS) and Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace, reports The Khaama Press on May 9. “Mr Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military said in a statement. The statement further added “During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process were discussed.”
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May - 9 
The Police Special Contingent Forces launched clearing operation, killed seven terrorists in outskirt of Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10. Another three were detained in the Operation.
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The Police Special Contingent Forces launched clearing operation, killed seven terrorists in outskirt of Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10. Another three were detained in the Operation.
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May - 9 
The Security Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, who hurled hand grenades at a security watch tower in 10th District of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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The Security Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, who hurled hand grenades at a security watch tower in 10th District of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
The Taliban has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new ‘military chief’ of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces, reports The
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The Taliban has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new ‘military chief’ of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces, reports The Khaama Press on May 10. As per the report, Mulla Yaqoob will keep his previous post as deputy to the movement’s overall leader Mulla Haibatullah Akhunzada, but will now also oversee military operations.
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May - 9 
According to, National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson Javid Faisal on May 9 announced that Afghan Government that nearly 1000 Taliban prisoners had been released so far from different jails across Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News. According to
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According to, National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson Javid Faisal on May 9 announced that Afghan Government that nearly 1000 Taliban prisoners had been released so far from different jails across Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News. According to Javid Faisal, 67 of Taliban prisoners were recently released from the Parwan Central Prison, bringing the total number to 1,000. Faisal said the releases had highlighted the Government’s commitment to peace. Now it is Taliban's turn to accelerate the release of government prisoners, stop killing Afghans and start face-to-face talks as soon as possible.
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May - 9 
Afghan Defence Ministry, in a release, said that Afghan Security Forces, in an air raid, killed of nine Taliban militants in Chora District of Urozgan Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.
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Afghan Defence Ministry, in a release, said that Afghan Security Forces, in an air raid, killed of nine Taliban militants in Chora District of Urozgan Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.
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May - 9 May - 11
At least four explosions occurred in Tahia Maskan area in PD4 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 11 (today), reports Tolo News. “None of the explosions caused casualties.” This follows three explosions in the night of May 9, also without reported
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At least four explosions occurred in Tahia Maskan area in PD4 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 11 (today), reports Tolo News. “None of the explosions caused casualties.” This follows three explosions in the night of May 9, also without reported casualties. The security forces said that the target was the National Directorate of Security (NDS) and Government vehicles. Earlier on May 10, two explosions happened in CaharrahiQambar and one explosion was reported in the Hootkhil area, according to officials. No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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May - 9 
Former Police chief Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar joined the ranks of Taliban in a ceremony for him in BalaBolok District of Farah Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. The spokesperson for Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior (MoI) Tariq Arian,
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Former Police chief Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar joined the ranks of Taliban in a ceremony for him in BalaBolok District of Farah Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. The spokesperson for Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior (MoI) Tariq Arian, issued a statement on Twitter calling the move by Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar as despicable.
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May - 9 
General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) killed 11 Taliban militants and injured four others, during a raid, in Koli Village of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) killed 11 Taliban militants and injured four others, during a raid, in Koli Village of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
Taliban on May 9 attacked a security check post killing at least four Afghan soldiers in Balkh District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.Adel Shah Adil, a spokesperson for Balkh Police Headquarters, confirmed that the
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Taliban on May 9 attacked a security check post killing at least four Afghan soldiers in Balkh District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.Adel Shah Adil, a spokesperson for Balkh Police Headquarters, confirmed that the incident saying that that another seven soldiers went missing following the attack who are believed to have been abducted by Taliban militants following the 3-hour clash.
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May - 9 
The Afghan Forces killed two Taliban militants while repelling an attack in Sabzikar Village of Chahar Bolak District in Balkh Province on May 9, reports The Khaama Press. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said a convoy of the Afghan Forces came
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The Afghan Forces killed two Taliban militants while repelling an attack in Sabzikar Village of Chahar Bolak District in Balkh Province on May 9, reports The Khaama Press. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said a convoy of the Afghan Forces came under attack as they were patrolling. The Forces effectively responded to the attack, killing two Taliban militants and wounding one more. They also arrested one of the assailants and recovered a rocket launcher, an Ak-47 assault rifle, and some munitions following the clash.
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May - 9 
The General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) arrested two Taliban militants in Ahmadzai village of Mohammad Agha district of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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The General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) arrested two Taliban militants in Ahmadzai village of Mohammad Agha district of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
The Taliban group has claimed it has released 28 more ‘prisoners’ as part of the efforts to expedite the process for the release of prisoners, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Do
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The Taliban group has claimed it has released 28 more ‘prisoners’ as part of the efforts to expedite the process for the release of prisoners, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Doha, said the Taliban group released the 28 prisoners in Herat Province on May 9.
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May - 10 
Afghan Security Forces, in air raids, killed six Taliban militants in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.The insurgents have targeted by Afghan air forces while they launch attack on Afghan Security Forces’ checkpoi
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Afghan Security Forces, in air raids, killed six Taliban militants in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.The insurgents have targeted by Afghan air forces while they launch attack on Afghan Security Forces’ checkpoints in the District, said an Army commander.
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May - 10 
At least six security force members were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack in a security checkpoint in Alishing District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan on May 10, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement
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At least six security force members were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack in a security checkpoint in Alishing District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan on May 10, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that the Taliban attack was pushed back by the Afghan forces, and claimed the Taliban had sustained "heavy casualties.”
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May - 10 
Five Taliban militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Noor Gram District of Nuristan Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.
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Five Taliban militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Noor Gram District of Nuristan Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.
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May - 10 
The Afghan forces killed more than 100 Taliban militants during a 16-day long operation named Thunder3 (2), conducted in the outskirts of Ghazni city and Andar District, ended on May 9 in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11. The secur
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The Afghan forces killed more than 100 Taliban militants during a 16-day long operation named Thunder3 (2), conducted in the outskirts of Ghazni city and Andar District, ended on May 9 in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11. The security forces cleared several villages including Nawbabad, ArzooKhord, Arzoo Kalan, Shaliz and Kala Ghach in the outskirts of Ghazni city as well as the villages of Alam Qala, Shah Khook, Nazar Khan and Camp Sani in Andar District.
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May - 10 
The head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan's intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj on May 10 said that Taliban’s relations with other terrorist groups “continue to be close and mutually beneficial which is against the spirit o
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The head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan's intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj on May 10 said that Taliban’s relations with other terrorist groups “continue to be close and mutually beneficial which is against the spirit of the peace agreement the group had signed with the United States," reports Tolo News. “The Taliban’s leadership is still thinking of a comeback to power by military means. They do not value things like mutual tolerance and peace,” the NDS chief Ahmad Zia Saraj told Afghan senators during a briefing about the security situations of the country. At the same session, acting Minister of Interior Massoud Andarabi said that the Taliban will not be able to win on the battlefield. “We will prevent the Taliban’s wish to settle the problem through military means,” said Andarabi.
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May - 11 
According to the officials, fighters from Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad groups are also fighting the Afghan security forces alongside the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “Groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (Pakistan based militant group) and Al
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According to the officials, fighters from Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad groups are also fighting the Afghan security forces alongside the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “Groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (Pakistan based militant group) and Al Qaeda are also operating here. There are Pakistanis among them, too," said Mohammad Hassan, the commander of public uprising force in east.
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May - 11 
Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants when the militants attacked a checkpoint of the Public Uprising Force in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants when the militants attacked a checkpoint of the Public Uprising Force in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
Afghan Security Forces, in a joint operation, on May 11 arrested three "key" Daesh leaders, ‘south and east areas of Asia ‘ Zia-Ul-Haq akaAbu Omar Khorasani, Saheeb, ‘head of public relations’, and Abu Ali, the head of Daesh’s ‘intelligence wing’, in
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Afghan Security Forces, in a joint operation, on May 11 arrested three "key" Daesh leaders, ‘south and east areas of Asia ‘ Zia-Ul-Haq akaAbu Omar Khorasani, Saheeb, ‘head of public relations’, and Abu Ali, the head of Daesh’s ‘intelligence wing’, in the Kart-e-Naw area in PD8 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
Four civilians were injured, including a child, four explosions in Tahia-e Maskan area of 17th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on May 11, reports The Khaama Press. SATP had earlier reported the news of explosion on May 11.
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Four civilians were injured, including a child, four explosions in Tahia-e Maskan area of 17th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on May 11, reports The Khaama Press. SATP had earlier reported the news of explosion on May 11.
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May - 11 
On May 11, At least four members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located 40 kilometers to the west of Feroz Koh city in Ghor Province, reports Tolo News. The Taliban has not commented on the attack
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On May 11, At least four members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located 40 kilometers to the west of Feroz Koh city in Ghor Province, reports Tolo News. The Taliban has not commented on the attack. Three PUFs were also injured in the attack.
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May - 11 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said "17 Taliban fighters were killed" in the airstrike as they were planting mines on a roadway in Balkh District of Balkh Province on May 11, reports Tolo News.
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said "17 Taliban fighters were killed" in the airstrike as they were planting mines on a roadway in Balkh District of Balkh Province on May 11, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
The National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Jawed Faisal announced that Afghan Government on May 11 temporarily stopped the release of Taliban prisoners, saying the Taliban must bring its total number of released security force members to 200, whil
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The National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Jawed Faisal announced that Afghan Government on May 11 temporarily stopped the release of Taliban prisoners, saying the Taliban must bring its total number of released security force members to 200, while so far they have only "freed 105", reports Tolo News. However, following Faisal's announcement, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Suhail Shaheen said that the group released 53 prisoners of the Afghan Government on May 11 and in Badghis and Faryab Provinces on May 10. The Afghan Government contends that although the Taliban has released a higher number of detainees, not all of them are from Afghan government security forces. The Government, according to the NSC spokesman Jawed Faisal, has so far released 1,000 Taliban prisoners. According to Faisal, Taliban has released 171 prisoners among whom are 105 are security and defense force members, and the remaining are not members of the Afghan Security Forces.
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May - 12 
A suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, kills at least 24 civilians in Shewa District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on May 12, report The Khaama Press. Abdullah Malikzai, a member
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A suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, kills at least 24 civilians in Shewa District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on May 12, report The Khaama Press. Abdullah Malikzai, a member of the Nangarhar Provincial Council, also lost his life in the attack. The Taliban in a statement said the group is not behind the attack.68 civilians were injured in the incident.
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May - 12 
One civilian was killed and 10 others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in a market in Sabariyo District of Khost Province on May12, reports Tolo News. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibili
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One civilian was killed and 10 others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in a market in Sabariyo District of Khost Province on May12, reports Tolo News. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack adds Al Jazeera.
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May - 12 
President Ashraf Ghani, in a public address, on May 12 orders the Afghan forces to switch from “active defensive” mode to “offensive” mode, and to resume attacks on the Taliban, reports Tolo News. President Ghani said the Taliban have ignored repeate
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President Ashraf Ghani, in a public address, on May 12 orders the Afghan forces to switch from “active defensive” mode to “offensive” mode, and to resume attacks on the Taliban, reports Tolo News. President Ghani said the Taliban have ignored repeated calls for reduced violence and ceasefire. He added that a call for a ceasefire does not mean weakness--it shows a commitment to peace. He once again called on the Taliban to embrace peace. The announcement comes after a series of attacks across the country on May 12.
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May - 12 
The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the Afghan Government and the Taliban group to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators of Kabul and Nangarhar attacks to justice, reports The Khaama Press. Mike Pompeo said in a statement “In an unconsciona
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The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the Afghan Government and the Taliban group to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators of Kabul and Nangarhar attacks to justice, reports The Khaama Press. Mike Pompeo said in a statement “In an unconscionable assault, gunmen seized one of Kabul’s busiest hospitals, which housed a maternity ward run by Doctors Without Borders. In the hospital, the terrorists took the lives of at least 13 innocent people, including newborn babies, new mothers, and health care workers. Any attack on innocents is unforgivable, but to attack infants and women in labor in the sanctuary of a hospital is an act of sheer evil.” Pompeo further added “Separately, in the eastern province of Nangarhar, a suicide bomber attacked the funeral of a local police commander, leaving at least 26 people dead and more than 68 wounded. Terrorists who attack mourners lining up for prayer at a funeral are only seeking to tear apart the bonds that hold families and communities together, but they will never succeed.” Noting that Taliban denied any responsibility and condemned both attacks as heinous, Pompeo said “The Taliban and the Afghan government should cooperate to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
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May - 12 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a maternity ward run byMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors Without Borders)killing 16 civilians, including two new-borns, in Dasht-e Barchi area, a Hazara Shia dominated neighbourhood, of Kabul city of Kabul Provi
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a maternity ward run byMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors Without Borders)killing 16 civilians, including two new-borns, in Dasht-e Barchi area, a Hazara Shia dominated neighbourhood, of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 12, reports Al Jazeera. Security Forces killed four terrorists on the site, who an eyewitness said were wearing Afghan military uniforms adds The Khaama Press. The Ministry of Interior says 72 civilians, including children, were rescued. Unnamed sources said there is a guesthouse of foreign nationals behind the hospital and this was the target of the attackers who wanted to get access through the health facility. The Taliban denied their involvement in the attack.
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May - 13 
Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS that President Ashraf Ghani’s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban and the suspension of the
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Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS that President Ashraf Ghani’s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban and the suspension of the release of Taliban prisoners will halt the process of launching intra-Afghan negotiations, reports The Khaama Press on May 14. “This is regrettable, because by his actions the head of the Kabul administration actually stalls the process of moving towards the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations,” he said, adding that “Such actions clearly indicate that Kabul is not much interested in the early launch of intra-Afghan talks,” the diplomat added.
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May - 13 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 13 in answer to a question about the attacks in Afghanistan said, “At some point they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country”, reports Tolo News. “We’ve been there for many years, w
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United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 13 in answer to a question about the attacks in Afghanistan said, “At some point they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country”, reports Tolo News. “We’ve been there for many years, we’re like a police force. We’re not fighting in Afghanistan, we’re a police force in Afghanistan and at some point, they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country,” President Trump said. However, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Twitter on May 13 that the United States remained committed to a “lasting peace” in Afghanistan and will “stand by our Afghan partners.”, reports Tolo News.
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May - 13 
A suicide bomber was killed and two others have been injured in Afghan Security Forces attack in Tagab District of Kapisa Province in the night of May 13, reports Bhaktar News. The bombers wanted to storm on Police checkpoint in Tagab District, befor
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A suicide bomber was killed and two others have been injured in Afghan Security Forces attack in Tagab District of Kapisa Province in the night of May 13, reports Bhaktar News. The bombers wanted to storm on Police checkpoint in Tagab District, before reaching to target, shelling by Afghan Security Forces.
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May - 13 
Afghanistan’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh has said that there is clear "evidence" that the Taliban plotted the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces.“Evidence shows that the Taliban are in celebratory mood for massacring "S
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Afghanistan’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh has said that there is clear "evidence" that the Taliban plotted the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces.“Evidence shows that the Taliban are in celebratory mood for massacring "Shias" in maternity hospital in Kabul, an ANA patrol in Laghman & a local rival & his followers in Nangarhar. They double celebrate the naivete of some for accepting their lies & accusing the fictional IS-K,” Saleh tweeted.
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May - 13 
At least 36 military prisoners were released from Taliban prison in Faryab Province on May 13, reports Bhaktar News. Dr. Naqibullah Fayeq Governor of Faryab said the released prisoners are military which are being held in Taliban prisoners for months
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At least 36 military prisoners were released from Taliban prison in Faryab Province on May 13, reports Bhaktar News. Dr. Naqibullah Fayeq Governor of Faryab said the released prisoners are military which are being held in Taliban prisoners for months.
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May - 13 
Security Forces arrested three Taliban militants in Parwan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14.
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Security Forces arrested three Taliban militants in Parwan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14.
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May - 13 
Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants in parts of Dara-e-Menjan area in Badakhshan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14. Another six Talibanmilitants were injured.
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Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants in parts of Dara-e-Menjan area in Badakhshan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14. Another six Talibanmilitants were injured.
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May - 13 
The Afghan Government on May 13 branded the Taliban as the main perpetrator behind the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Province and urged the international community to put pressure on the resurgent group to agree to reduce violence an
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The Afghan Government on May 13 branded the Taliban as the main perpetrator behind the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Province and urged the international community to put pressure on the resurgent group to agree to reduce violence and help pave the way for the peace process, reports Tolo News.Sediq Sediqqi, a spokesman for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, said that the Taliban’s disavowal of attacks does not make the group innocent of them, and he stated that there will be no peace in Afghanistan if the group continues the hostility and refuses to reduce violence.“The Taliban cannot deny the crimes they have committed and the destruction that they have inflicted on our country,” said Sediqqi.
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May - 13 
The death from May 13 suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, has risen to 32, Tolo News reported on May 14. According to Zahir Adil, spokesman for Nangarhar's public health directorate, o
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The death from May 13 suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, has risen to 32, Tolo News reported on May 14. According to Zahir Adil, spokesman for Nangarhar's public health directorate, others were wounded in the blast.According to initial reports, at least 24 people were killed and almost 70 others were wounded in the attack.
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May - 13 
The death toll in May 13 terrorists attack on the maternity ward run by Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) (Doctors Without Borders) has climbed to 24, The Khamma Press reported on May 14. Earlier it was reported that 20 persons were killed. Wahid Majroh,
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The death toll in May 13 terrorists attack on the maternity ward run by Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) (Doctors Without Borders) has climbed to 24, The Khamma Press reported on May 14. Earlier it was reported that 20 persons were killed. Wahid Majroh, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, confirmed that the death toll from yesterday’s attack has risen to 24 people.
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May - 14 
A series of airstrikes killed or wounded at least 36 Taliban militants in two Districts of Balkh Province, The Khamma Press reported on May 14 quoting the Afghan military.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said an airstrike targeted a gathering o
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A series of airstrikes killed or wounded at least 36 Taliban militants in two Districts of Balkh Province, The Khamma Press reported on May 14 quoting the Afghan military.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said an airstrike targeted a gathering of Taliban militants in Chahal Bolak District of Balkh at around 7:30 am today (May 14).The statement further added that the airstrike killed five Taliban militants and wounded another one. In a separate statement, the 209thShaheen Corps said an airstrike in Balkh District at around 1:30 pm local time which killed at least 17 Taliban militants.The statement also added that the airstrike wounded another 13 Taliban militants who had gathered in Palas Posh area.This comes as the unconfirmed reports suggest that the airstrike in Balkh District also killed a number of civilians.However, the 209thShaheen Corps rejected the claims and said only militants were killed in the raid who were busy destroying a road.
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May - 14 
Five civilians killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardez city of Paktia Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. Aimal Mohmand, a spokesman for the Afghan Nat
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Five civilians killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardez city of Paktia Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. Aimal Mohmand, a spokesman for the Afghan National Army's 203 Thunder Corps, said that 19 others, including five Security Forces (SFs), were injured in the explosion. The Suicide bomber who drove the vehicle was killed by the SFs prior to the explosion. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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May - 14 
Afghan National Police killed a ‘top’ commander of Taliban, Abdullah Gajar, in Farkhar District of Takhar Province on May 14, reports Bhaktar News.
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Afghan National Police killed a ‘top’ commander of Taliban, Abdullah Gajar, in Farkhar District of Takhar Province on May 14, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 14 
Ministry of National Defense, in a statement, said that more than 13 armed oppositions were killed during clashes with Afghan security forces in relevant areas of Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on May 14, reports bhaktarnews.com. A Public Upri
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Ministry of National Defense, in a statement, said that more than 13 armed oppositions were killed during clashes with Afghan security forces in relevant areas of Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on May 14, reports bhaktarnews.com. A Public Uprising Force (PUF) waskilled and another was injured during the conflicts, the statement added.
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May - 14 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that a pre-emptive airstrike destroyed a Humvee Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) which the Taliban militants planned to use in a deadly Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack in Maim
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that a pre-emptive airstrike destroyed a Humvee Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) which the Taliban militants planned to use in a deadly Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack in Maimana city of Faryab Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 15. The statement further added that the security traced the Humvee APC in Makhshi Khesht Village of Pashtun Kot District and subsequently destroyed it by conducting an airstrike.
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May - 14 
The United States (U.S)special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the U.S. government assessment reveals that the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) terrorist group carried out the recent deadly attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press o
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The United States (U.S)special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the U.S. government assessment reveals that the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) terrorist group carried out the recent deadly attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 15. “The USG has assessed IS-K conducted the horrific attacks on a maternity ward and a funeral earlier this week in Afghanistan. IS-K has demonstrated a pattern for favouring these types of heinous attacks against civilians and is a threat to the Afghan people and to the world,” Khalilzad said in a Twitter post. Khalilzad further added “The USG has assessed ISIS-K conducted the horrific attacks on a maternity ward and a funeral earlier this week in Afghanistan. ISIS has demonstrated a pattern for favouring these types of heinous attacks against civilians and is a threat to the Afghan people and to the world.” Attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar Province lead to the death of 56 people.
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May - 14 
Unidentified gunman fired at Mutiullah Abdulrahimzai, the Special Assistant of Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 14, reports The Khaama Press on May 16.
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Unidentified gunman fired at Mutiullah Abdulrahimzai, the Special Assistant of Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 14, reports The Khaama Press on May 16.
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May - 15 
The Security Force killed 23 Taliban militants including,‘commander’Mullah Samsoor, in the vicinity of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan Province, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16.
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The Security Force killed 23 Taliban militants including,‘commander’Mullah Samsoor, in the vicinity of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan Province, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16.
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May - 15 
The Taliban demanded transparent and impartial investigations into the deadly attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar as the group is being blamed for the two attacks, mainly by the Afghan Government, reports The Khaama Press on May 16. “The Islamic Emirate
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The Taliban demanded transparent and impartial investigations into the deadly attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar as the group is being blamed for the two attacks, mainly by the Afghan Government, reports The Khaama Press on May 16. “The Islamic Emirate strongly condemned both attacks and clarified that these attacks were the work of criminal and malicious elements who are seeking to attain their malicious objectives by killing defenceless human beings,” the group said in a statement.
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May - 15 
The United States (U.S.) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has said the Taliban group played an important role in the fight against Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16. Zalmay Khalilzad
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The United States (U.S.) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has said the Taliban group played an important role in the fight against Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16. Zalmay Khalilzad said “We believe that ISIS and the Taliban are mortal enemies, and in the war against ISIS, Taliban have played an important role.” “Of course, the government has as well, and we have played a vital role in that fight,” Khalilzad said, insisting that that fight is not finished.
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May - 15 
The United States (US) is on track to meet its commitment to the Taliban to withdraw several thousand troops from Afghanistan by mid-July 2020, even as violence flares, the peace process is stalled, and Kabul struggles in political deadlock, reports
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The United States (US) is on track to meet its commitment to the Taliban to withdraw several thousand troops from Afghanistan by mid-July 2020, even as violence flares, the peace process is stalled, and Kabul struggles in political deadlock, reports Al Jazeera on May 16. US officials say they will reduce to 8,600 troops by July 15 and abandon five bases. By the second quarter of 2021, all foreign forces are supposed to withdraw.
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May - 16 
At least 10 Taliban militants were killed during recent attacks carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in different parts of Khogyani and Koot Districts of Nangarhar Province within the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews o
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At least 10 Taliban militants were killed during recent attacks carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in different parts of Khogyani and Koot Districts of Nangarhar Province within the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 17.
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May - 16 
President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah “political agreement” to end the crisis due to the disputed presidential election held in 2019, reports Tolo News on May 17. Sources said that as per the agreement, Abdullah will lea
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President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah “political agreement” to end the crisis due to the disputed presidential election held in 2019, reports Tolo News on May 17. Sources said that as per the agreement, Abdullah will lead the High Council of National Reconciliation with executive authority and his team will have a 50 percent share in the cabinet. Also, as part of the agreement former vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum will be decorated with marshal rank.
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May - 17 
A spokesman for the Office of National Security Council (ONSC),Jawed Faisal, on May 17said that over 120 Afghan civilians were killed and 350 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban over the past three weeks, reports Tolo News. “The
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A spokesman for the Office of National Security Council (ONSC),Jawed Faisal, on May 17said that over 120 Afghan civilians were killed and 350 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban over the past three weeks, reports Tolo News. “The attacks launched by the Taliban and their backers show a 33 percent increase compared with the second week of the holy month of Ramadan,” said ONSC spokesman Jawed Faisal. Meanwhile, the Afghan Ministry of Defense has said that the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have returned to "offense mode" following an order by the president. “Over the past few days we managed to conduct a series of powerful attacks on the enemy position and dealt major human fatalities on them,” said Rohullah Ahmadzai, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense.
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May - 17 
Eight Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Security Forces air strike in the outskirt of Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province on May 17, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.
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Eight Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Security Forces air strike in the outskirt of Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province on May 17, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.
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May - 17 
ElevenTaliban terrorists were killed in two clashes with Security Forces in Ahmadabad and Dand-e-Patan of Paktia Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.16 Taliban militants were injured in the clash.
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ElevenTaliban terrorists were killed in two clashes with Security Forces in Ahmadabad and Dand-e-Patan of Paktia Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.16 Taliban militants were injured in the clash.
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May - 17 
India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.Whil
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India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.While calling for an immediate ceasefire to bolster the Afghan peace process, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep concern at the enhanced violence and terrorism in Afghanistan. Ghani and Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on May 17, after months of political discord triggered by last year’s (2019) disputed Presidential election. The final result of the election was announced only in February, 2020 and both leaders had claimed victory.A statement issued by the MEA welcomed the political agreement concluded in Kabul and said: “India hopes the Political Agreement and creation of the High Council of National Reconciliation will result in renewed efforts for establishing enduring peace and stability and putting an end to externally sponsored terrorism and violence.”
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May - 17 
The acting chief of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Ahmad Zia Saraj said that the orchestrators of recent attacks have links with Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 18. Ahmad Zia Saraj told repor
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The acting chief of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Ahmad Zia Saraj said that the orchestrators of recent attacks have links with Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 18. Ahmad Zia Saraj told reporters that the Afghan intelligence has a system in place to exchange information with the United States and that the documents regarding the recent attacks would be shared with the U.S. side. He also added that the Al Qaeda terrorist network and other groups have further strengthened their ties with the Taliban group following the signing of peace deal with the United States. According to Siraj, the Taliban group has carried out at least 3,700 attacks following the signing of the peace deal with the United States.
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May - 17 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the Taliban militants set ablaze the bodies of five people, three civilians and two Policemen, after shooting them dead in Qayaq Valley of Jaghatoo District of Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the Taliban militants set ablaze the bodies of five people, three civilians and two Policemen, after shooting them dead in Qayaq Valley of Jaghatoo District of Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.
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May - 17 
The Taliban group reacted to the signing of an agreement between former Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, calling it a repeat of the past failed experience, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for
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The Taliban group reacted to the signing of an agreement between former Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, calling it a repeat of the past failed experience, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Qatar, said ‘Things happening in Kabul are a repeat of the previous failed experience.’
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May - 17 
Twenty Taliban terrorists were killed in a raid on their gathering place in Yousofkhail District of Paktika Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18. 13 motorbikes, a rocket launcher, a PK machine gun and three Kalashnikovs were also destroyed during
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Twenty Taliban terrorists were killed in a raid on their gathering place in Yousofkhail District of Paktika Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18. 13 motorbikes, a rocket launcher, a PK machine gun and three Kalashnikovs were also destroyed during the raid.
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May - 17 
Unidentified gunmen assassinated an officer of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the 12th district in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 17, reports The Khaama Press.
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Unidentified gunmen assassinated an officer of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the 12th district in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 17, reports The Khaama Press.
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May - 18 
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives laden Humvee (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device) close to a building of the National Directorate of Security’s (NDS) special unit in Ghazni Province on May 18 (today), reports Tolo News. a Ghazni hea
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A suicide bomber detonated his explosives laden Humvee (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device) close to a building of the National Directorate of Security’s (NDS) special unit in Ghazni Province on May 18 (today), reports Tolo News. a Ghazni health official said that seven people were killed and more than 40 others were wounded in the blast.
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May - 18 
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Tariq Arian, said that four civilians including two children were killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on a roadside in Mizan District of Zabul Province, reports The Khaama Pres
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A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Tariq Arian, said that four civilians including two children were killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on a roadside in Mizan District of Zabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19. Eight civilians were injured in the incident. Taliban militants had planted the IED, said Tariq Arian.
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May - 18 
Afghan commando forces in a clearing operation killed five Taliban terrorists in Jarkhoshk village of Koshenda District in Balkh Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 19.
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Afghan commando forces in a clearing operation killed five Taliban terrorists in Jarkhoshk village of Koshenda District in Balkh Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 19.
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May - 18 
Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, informed that on May 18, the Taliban attacked Security Forces (SFs) in Imam Sahib, Chahardara and Khan Abad Districts of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province; SFs responded with airstrikes and ground operations t
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Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, informed that on May 18, the Taliban attacked Security Forces (SFs) in Imam Sahib, Chahardara and Khan Abad Districts of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province; SFs responded with airstrikes and ground operations that killed at least 40 Taliban militants, reports Tolo News on May 19. Eight Afghan Security Forces were also killed in these incidents.
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May - 18 
The Security Forces arrested two unidentified militants who were planting magnetic improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kote Sangi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19.
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The Security Forces arrested two unidentified militants who were planting magnetic improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kote Sangi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19.
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May - 18 
The Taliban denied claims that appeared on social media stating that it could join Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir, highlighting the fact that the Taliban was clear that it “does not interfere in internal affairs of other countries”, reports
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The Taliban denied claims that appeared on social media stating that it could join Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir, highlighting the fact that the Taliban was clear that it “does not interfere in internal affairs of other countries”, reports Hindustan Times.“The statement published in the media about Taliban joining Jihad in Kashmir is wrong…. The policy of the Islamic Emirate is clear that it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.” Suhail Shaheen, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, as the political wing of Taliban calls itself, tweeted on May 18.
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May - 19 
As many as six anti-government militias were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Mangjeek district of Jawzjan Province on May 19, reports Bhaktar News.
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As many as six anti-government militias were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Mangjeek district of Jawzjan Province on May 19, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 19 
Nine members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a clash with the Taliban in Lala Guzar village of Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on May 19, reports The Khaama Press. Another six PUFs were injured in the incident.
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Nine members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a clash with the Taliban in Lala Guzar village of Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on May 19, reports The Khaama Press. Another six PUFs were injured in the incident.
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May - 19 
On May 19, a civilian and a Policeman were killed and 18 civilians were wounded in a magnetic mine blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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On May 19, a civilian and a Policeman were killed and 18 civilians were wounded in a magnetic mine blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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On May 20, the death toll rose from nine to 11 in an attack on a mosque at Khalazayee village of Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News.
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On May 20, the death toll rose from nine to 11 in an attack on a mosque at Khalazayee village of Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News.
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May - 19 
The supreme leader of the Taliban group Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has promised equal rights for the men and women following the end of the coalition forces’ presence in the country, reports The Khaama Press on May 20. In a statement, Akhundzada sa
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The supreme leader of the Taliban group Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has promised equal rights for the men and women following the end of the coalition forces’ presence in the country, reports The Khaama Press on May 20. In a statement, Akhundzada said, “To those sides and individuals that have reservations about the future political system following the end of occupation the Islamic Emirate once again assures everyone that it does not have a monopolist policy, every male and female member of society shall be given their due rights, none shall feel any sense of deprivation or injustice and all work necessary for the welfare, durability and development of society will be addressed in the light of divine Shariah law.”
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May - 19 
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) latest report shows a surge in the number of civilian casualties in the country as compared to last year, reports Tolo News on May 20. “UNAMA’s latest preliminary figures indicate a trend o
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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) latest report shows a surge in the number of civilian casualties in the country as compared to last year, reports Tolo News on May 20. “UNAMA’s latest preliminary figures indicate a trend of escalating civilian casualties in April from operations conducted by both the Taliban and the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). There is also grave concern about levels of violence in the first half of May, including recent attacks claimed by Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP),” the report said. According to the report, the Taliban were responsible for 208 civilian casualties in April which shows an increase of 25 percent in comparison to April 2019 and at similar levels to March 2020.
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May - 19 
Unidentified gunman killed at least seven people were killed and 12 injured at a mosque in Khalal Zayee village, located in the outskirts of Charikar city, in Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News. Taliban had denied its involvement in the att
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Unidentified gunman killed at least seven people were killed and 12 injured at a mosque in Khalal Zayee village, located in the outskirts of Charikar city, in Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News. Taliban had denied its involvement in the attack.
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A four Member-Taliban militants joined the peace process in Baghlan in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson May 23. This is the second group of armed opposition to join the peace process in Baghlan this week. Earlier on May 20, 15 Taliban insurge
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A four Member-Taliban militants joined the peace process in Baghlan in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson May 23. This is the second group of armed opposition to join the peace process in Baghlan this week. Earlier on May 20, 15 Taliban insurgents joined the government in in Tala and Barfak District of Badakhshan Province.
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May - 20 
Atleast 23 armed oppositions were killed, during air attack conducted by Afghan Air Force, in different parts of Chahar Dara District of Kunduz Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 21.
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Atleast 23 armed oppositions were killed, during air attack conducted by Afghan Air Force, in different parts of Chahar Dara District of Kunduz Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 21.
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May - 20 
Senior deputy Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdul Saboor Qane on May 20 said that Offensives mounted by Afghan Security Forces have intensified in the west of the country, reports Tolo News on April 21.
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Senior deputy Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdul Saboor Qane on May 20 said that Offensives mounted by Afghan Security Forces have intensified in the west of the country, reports Tolo News on April 21.
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May - 20 
The Pentagon released its latest report outlining Pakistan’s continued support to Taliban and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. “Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pak
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The Pentagon released its latest report outlining Pakistan’s continued support to Taliban and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. “Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network, which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against Afghan interests,” the report said. The Pentagon report, prepared by the Inspector General, complied with the help of the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development, covers the period from January to March of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.
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May - 20 
The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah after meeting the deputy political chief of Taliban in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. Zalmay Khalilzad s
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The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah after meeting the deputy political chief of Taliban in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. Zalmay Khalilzad said in a Twitter post, “We discussed next steps required to implement the agreement between the 2 leaders. On peace, we agreed that violence is much too high and there is a need to move urgently to reduce it by all sides.” “We also agreed on the importance of delivering (and soon) on other commitments made in the US-Taliban agreement and US-Afghanistan joint declaration including release of prisoners by both sides and the start of intra-Afghan negotiations,” he said.
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May - 21 
Electoral reforms included in the President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah power-sharing agreement, reports Tolo News on May 22. The section of electoral reforms, includes legal, technical and cadre reforms, introducing the
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Electoral reforms included in the President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah power-sharing agreement, reports Tolo News on May 22. The section of electoral reforms, includes legal, technical and cadre reforms, introducing the biometric system at the earliest. These reforms are aimed at change in the electoral system while considering discussions on the MDR system or other options, in agreement with elites and the Constitution. Also, amendment of the law on political parties is also included.
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May - 21 
The Deputy Political Chief of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned that a further delay in implementing the U.S.-Taliban peace deal could further harm the ‘harmed’ peace process, reports The Khaama Press. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for t
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The Deputy Political Chief of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned that a further delay in implementing the U.S.-Taliban peace deal could further harm the ‘harmed’ peace process, reports The Khaama Press. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Qatar, said Mullah Baradar warned regarding the consequences of the delay in implementing the peace deal, during a meeting with the U.S. envoy for Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalilzad.
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May - 21 
United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against
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United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against Afghan interests, Times of India reported on May 22.The report by the Inspector General of the US Department of Defence for the January-March quarter, issued on May 18, pointed to a continuation of Pakistan's efforts to achieve its strategic objectives in Afghanistan, including shutting out India from the war-torn country. The report is the first one to be issued since the US and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29 to facilitate the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. It comes at a time when the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has called on India to hold direct talks with the Taliban Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, according to a new Pentagon report.
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May - 22 
At least 14 Taliban militants and two Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked Police checkpoint in Faizabad city in Badakhshan Province on May 22, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and two Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked Police checkpoint in Faizabad city in Badakhshan Province on May 22, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 22 
ChaparharDistrict Governor of Nangarhar Mohammad SediqDoulatzai and his son were wounded on May 22 in a suicide attack in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar news.
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ChaparharDistrict Governor of Nangarhar Mohammad SediqDoulatzai and his son were wounded on May 22 in a suicide attack in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar news.
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May - 22 
Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on May 22 that 146 civilians have been killed and 430 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban during the month of Ramzan, reports Tolo News. Javid Faisal, a spokesman for ONSC tweeted th
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Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on May 22 that 146 civilians have been killed and 430 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban during the month of Ramzan, reports Tolo News. Javid Faisal, a spokesman for ONSC tweeted that The Taliban showed zero respect for civilians and the agreement was to reduce violence, and they have continued their deadly campaign against the Afghan people in the last week of the holy month of Ramadan. They killed 25 civilians, including women and children, and wounded 89 across 20 provinces. Currently, the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) are fighting the Taliban in at least 15 provinces. Helmand, Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Faryab, Balkh, Paktia, Nangarhar, Paktika, Baghlan, Herat, Maidan, Wardak, Badghis, Kapisa, Samangan and Kandahar are among the provinces
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May - 22 
The National Directorate of Security (NDS), on May 22, arrested a "key member" of Taliban, ‘commander’ Qari Shafi, aka Hafiz Omeri, in an operation, in Herat province, reports Tolo News on May 23. The Taliban militant who is also a member of the Tali
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS), on May 22, arrested a "key member" of Taliban, ‘commander’ Qari Shafi, aka Hafiz Omeri, in an operation, in Herat province, reports Tolo News on May 23. The Taliban militant who is also a member of the Taliban’s leadership commission, was arrested while entering Shindand District from Iran.
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May - 23 
The Taliban on May 23 announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan Government on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter said that the Taliban will not stage any att
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The Taliban on May 23 announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan Government on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter said that the Taliban will not stage any attack on ‘enemy’ forces, but will maintain the right to defend itself against potential threats.
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May - 24 
At least four people lost their lives and seven more were wounded after a mortar shell hit on a residential house in Alishing District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least four people lost their lives and seven more were wounded after a mortar shell hit on a residential house in Alishing District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 24 
India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire
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India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire humanitarian situation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and pave the way for durable peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, welcoming the three-day truce.
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May - 24 
On May 24, members of the Afghan peace negotiation team said that they have completed their internal group discussion on the peace process and the team is ready to start peace negotiation talks with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The members said th
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On May 24, members of the Afghan peace negotiation team said that they have completed their internal group discussion on the peace process and the team is ready to start peace negotiation talks with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The members said that there is a historic opportunity for peace and the Taliban must not miss the chance for seizing it. “We worked throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Discussions were held on contents, the agenda and the required preparations. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is fully ready to start the talks. I think now is the right time that the Taliban avoids further war,” said Fawzia Kofi, a member of the peace negotiation team.
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May - 24 
President Ashraf Ghani in a meeting on May 24 announced that the Government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's calling for a three-day ceasefire, and the president also pledged to take furthe
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President Ashraf Ghani in a meeting on May 24 announced that the Government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's calling for a three-day ceasefire, and the president also pledged to take further steps in the peace process, reports Tolo News.
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May - 24 
The United States on May 24 welcomed the Afghan Government’s pledge to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's announcement of a three-day ceasefire for Eid a day earlier, reports Tolo News.
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The United States on May 24 welcomed the Afghan Government’s pledge to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's announcement of a three-day ceasefire for Eid a day earlier, reports Tolo News.
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May - 24 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the Taliban and Afghan government's decision to observe a ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr, as “This is a momentous opportunity that should not be missed.
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the Taliban and Afghan government's decision to observe a ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr, as “This is a momentous opportunity that should not be missed. The US will do its part to help”, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said that other steps--like the release of the remaining prisoners--should follow immediately, and that neither side should return to high levels of violence, and an agreement on a new date for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations should be set.
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May - 25 
The Afghan Government on May 25 released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the 2,000 prisoners it pledged to release, reports Tolo News.
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The Afghan Government on May 25 released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the 2,000 prisoners it pledged to release, reports Tolo News.
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May - 26 
According to the National Security Council, the Afghan Government on May 26 released around 900 Taliban prisoners, reports Tolo News. The 900 prisoners were released from different prisons across the country, mainly from Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul
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According to the National Security Council, the Afghan Government on May 26 released around 900 Taliban prisoners, reports Tolo News. The 900 prisoners were released from different prisons across the country, mainly from Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul and Bagram Prison in Parwan province.The order for the release of these prisoners was issued by President Ashraf Ghani on the first day of Eid as he pledged to release up to 2,000 Taliban inmates. His announcement came as a response to the Taliban's calling a three-day ceasefire during Eid. “The number will reach 2,000, but what remains is related to the Taliban... The continuance of violence by the Taliban will not help the peace process,” said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for the National Security Council.
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May - 26 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 26 at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.However, President Donald Trump added that he had not set a target date, am
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 26 at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.However, President Donald Trump added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending America’s longest war part of his re-election campaign.“We’re there 19 years and, yeah, I think that’s enough... We can always go back if we want to,” said Trump.Trump also said:"Well, I think everyone knows we're down to less than 8,000 troops. We're with leadership in many different fields and in many different parts of that country. We're dealing with the Taliban; we're dealing with the president. The president now has gotten himself straightened out with the two presidents, but we're dealing with - because they had, as you know, they had competing factors and factions."
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May - 27 
Senior officials from Afghanistan, the United States (US) and Uzbekistan on May 27, held a virtual meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, and the three pledged to work together and address mutual issues of concern including political ties, securit
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Senior officials from Afghanistan, the United States (US) and Uzbekistan on May 27, held a virtual meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, and the three pledged to work together and address mutual issues of concern including political ties, security and economic and human development matters, reports Tolo News. The meeting was co-chaired by American Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. Later on, the three countries issued a joint statement in which the three nations pledged to further expand their cooperation. The first part of the joint statement reads that the three countries are “committed to greater cooperation among themselves" and call on countries of the region and the broader international community "to promote the Afghanistan peace process and to support the goal of a durable political settlement preserving the gains of the past 18 years to end the war in that country.”The joint statement also welcomed the political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his election rival Abdullah Abdullah. On the ceasefire, the statement said: “Welcomed the historic Eid ceasefire and the decision by Afghan leadership this week to expedite the release of Taliban prisoners, including the more than 900 prisoners released since that decision was taken, and urged the continued release of prisoners by both the Afghan Government and the Taliban consistent with the US -Taliban agreement of February 29." The joint statement also “took note of the US-Afghanistan Joint Declaration and the US-Taliban agreement of February 29 and affirmed Taliban and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan commitments to prevent any international terrorist groups or individuals, including al-Qaeda and (Daesh), from using Afghan soil; to this end, the sacrifices of the Afghan National Security Forces and its international partners are greatly appreciated.” Through the trilateral format, the participants intend to deepen cooperation through the following priority areas: "Developing security cooperation and intensifying joint efforts to combat cross-border threats along the frontier between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, and to address issues such as terrorism, drug and precursor trafficking, smuggling, illegal migration, human trafficking, and wildlife trafficking throughout the region."
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May - 27 
At least seven Afghan forces were killed and one was wounded after the Taliban attacked a security checkpoint in Seyagerd District of Parwan Province in the night of May 27, reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the Provincial Governor
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At least seven Afghan forces were killed and one was wounded after the Taliban attacked a security checkpoint in Seyagerd District of Parwan Province in the night of May 27, reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the Provincial Governor said the Taliban attacked the security checkpoint and clashed with Afghan security forces.The Taliban also suffered casualties but there is no exact information about the number, she added.
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May - 27 
The Security Forces of Faryab Province discovered and confiscated three mines planted by Taliban, on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, Shaheen 209thArmy Corps spokesman told that the mines were discovered and defused from outskirt
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The Security Forces of Faryab Province discovered and confiscated three mines planted by Taliban, on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, Shaheen 209thArmy Corps spokesman told that the mines were discovered and defused from outskirt of Almar District.It is said that Taliban planted these mines for targeting security and defense forces.
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May - 28 
Four Taliban militants were arrested by Afghan Security Forces in Dahsn Qeyaghak region of Firoz Koh city in Ghor province, Bakhtar News reports on May 29. Security officials in Ghor told, the militias were arrested while they wanted to establish che
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Four Taliban militants were arrested by Afghan Security Forces in Dahsn Qeyaghak region of Firoz Koh city in Ghor province, Bakhtar News reports on May 29. Security officials in Ghor told, the militias were arrested while they wanted to establish checkpoint in Dahsn Qeyaghak region. Four weapons have seized from them as well, security officials added.
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May - 28 
The Ministry of Defense in a statement on May 29, said that at least 14 members of the Afghan Border Force were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Dand-e-Patan District of Paktia Province on May 28-evening, despite a ceasefire that continues betwe
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The Ministry of Defense in a statement on May 29, said that at least 14 members of the Afghan Border Force were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Dand-e-Patan District of Paktia Province on May 28-evening, despite a ceasefire that continues between the two sides, reports Tolo News. Three other members of the Border Force were wounded in the attack. This comes as a government official on May 29, morning confirmed that the ceasefire that started on May 24 continues across the country despite some scattered incidents that happened in the last two days.
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May - 28 
Vehicle of Mawlawi Aminuddin Muzafari, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Religious Affair hit on road side mine in Kapisa Province on May 28, in which his driver, was killed and three others were wounded, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Shareq Shurush, Spokesm
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Vehicle of Mawlawi Aminuddin Muzafari, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Religious Affair hit on road side mine in Kapisa Province on May 28, in which his driver, was killed and three others were wounded, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Shareq Shurush, Spokesman of Kapisa Police Chief stated, the incident took place in Deh Muzafar region in Hase-e-Duwem District of Kapisa Province.
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May - 29 
A UN report released on May 29, states that the Taliban has failed to fulfill one of the core parts of the US-Taliban agreement, namely that it would break ties with al Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The agreement was signed in February, 2020 in Doha, Qat
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A UN report released on May 29, states that the Taliban has failed to fulfill one of the core parts of the US-Taliban agreement, namely that it would break ties with al Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The agreement was signed in February, 2020 in Doha, Qatar, after months of negotiations. Al-Qaeda has 400 to 600 operatives active in 12 Afghan provinces and is running training camps in the east of the country, according to the report. “The Taliban regularly consulted with Al-Qaeda during negotiations with the United States and offered guarantees that it would honor their historical ties,” the report states. The senior leadership of Al Qaeda remains present in Afghanistan, the report says, as well as hundreds of armed operatives, al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent, and groups of foreign terrorist fighters aligned with the Taliban. The report also highlights Daesh’s subversive activities in the country, saying that the UN monitoring team now estimates that Daesh numbers are as low as 2,200 in Afghanistan. The report says that Daesh "remains capable of mounting attacks in various parts of the country, including Kabul," but some of those attacks claimed “may have arisen wholly or partly from a tactical accommodation with the Haqqani network." The authors of the report argue that the Taliban’s credibility as a counter-terrorism partner for the international community will "rest on their success in countering the threat from Daesh’s Khorasan branch," in addition to their handling of any threat posed by al-Qaeda, the report says. According to the report, the number of foreign terrorist fighters "in search of a purpose and livelihood" in Afghanistan, including "up to 6,500 Pakistanis," will "render this a complex challenge," which will require careful monitoring.
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May - 30 
An explosion killed two employees of a private TV channel in Kabul City, capital of Afghanistanon May 30, reports The Khaama Press.An official in the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed that the vehicle of Khurshid TV, one of the private TV channels
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An explosion killed two employees of a private TV channel in Kabul City, capital of Afghanistanon May 30, reports The Khaama Press.An official in the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed that the vehicle of Khurshid TV, one of the private TV channels, hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 4 pm on May 30, in which two people, including a reporter and one of the technical workers of the television were killed injured at least six others including one of the employees of the TV channel.
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May - 30 
At least three members of a family were killed when a mortar shell landed on their house in Joye Dukhtar village of Seyagerd District in Parwan Province, Tolo News reports May 31. Wahida Shahkar, the Parwan Governor's spokeswoman, said the mortar was
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At least three members of a family were killed when a mortar shell landed on their house in Joye Dukhtar village of Seyagerd District in Parwan Province, Tolo News reports May 31. Wahida Shahkar, the Parwan Governor's spokeswoman, said the mortar was fired by the Taliban to target Security Forces at a checkpoint of the village. However, the Taliban denies their involvement in the incident.
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May - 31 
The Afghan Government on May 31, confirmed the release of 3,000 Taliban prisoners from different prisons across the country so far, reports Bakhtar News. Javed Faisal, spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC), said they had released 1,000 m
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The Afghan Government on May 31, confirmed the release of 3,000 Taliban prisoners from different prisons across the country so far, reports Bakhtar News. Javed Faisal, spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC), said they had released 1,000 more Taliban prisoners over the past two days. The Taliban inmates were set free from different prisons of the country, but most of them walked free from Pul-i-Charkhi and Bagram jails, Fiasal said, adding the remaining 710 were freed on May 30-31. On the other hand, the Taliban have also released 150 Government prisoners over the past two days in different provinces of the country. Taliban’s ‘political office spokesman’ Suhail Shaheen said they had released 420 government prisoners so far. For its part, the government also acknowledged its prisoners had also released been freed by the Taliban.
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May - 31 
Two shepherds lost their lives in explosion of landmine in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News.
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Two shepherds lost their lives in explosion of landmine in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 31 
One child was killed and another sustained injuries in explosion of a landmine in Ghor Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Maroof Ramish Spokesman for Ghor security directorate told the mine exploded while the children were grazing their
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One child was killed and another sustained injuries in explosion of a landmine in Ghor Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Maroof Ramish Spokesman for Ghor security directorate told the mine exploded while the children were grazing their cows in suburb of Ferozkoh center of Ghor.
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May - 31 
The Afghan Government will continue the release of Taliban prisoners to begin intra-Afghan negotiations and to help the announced reduction in violence go on, said the National Security Council on May 31, reports Tolo News. President Ashraf Ghani on
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The Afghan Government will continue the release of Taliban prisoners to begin intra-Afghan negotiations and to help the announced reduction in violence go on, said the National Security Council on May 31, reports Tolo News. President Ashraf Ghani on May 24 pledged to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Eid ceasefire announced by the Taliban. So far, the Government has released 1,700 detainees of this latest pledged tranche, bringing the total number of Taliban released to 2,700. The release of prisoners is part of the US-Taliban agreement and is intended to pave the way for the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations, for which the Afghan government has shown a readiness to begin. The Taliban has also released over 420 prisoners, 73 of them during the last few days from Balkh, Logar, Kunduz, Paktia, Paktika and Khost provinces. “The process will continue so that based on President Ghani’s decree, 2,000 prisoners are released,” said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for National Security Council.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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