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At least four key Taliban group leaders have been killed during an ambush of the Afghan Forces in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on October 1. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the key Taliban leaders w
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At least four key Taliban group leaders have been killed during an ambush of the Afghan Forces in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on October 1. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the key Taliban leaders were killed late on September 30 night in the vicinity of Dawlat Shah District. The statement further added that the militants were killed during the ambush and have been identified as Mawlavi Janat Gul, Qari Zabiullah, Qari Matiullah, and Mullah Mohammad Nabi. Another Taliban group leader identified as Mullah Mahmood sustained injuries during the operation. However, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) did not suffer any casualty during the operation, MoI added in its statement.
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October - 2 
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Sami (JUI-S) ‘chief’ Maulana Samiul Haq has proposed talks between the Afghan Ulemas (religious scholar) and the Taliban group in a secret location, reports Khaama Press on October 2. Samiul Haq proposed a meeting of the scholars
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Sami (JUI-S) ‘chief’ Maulana Samiul Haq has proposed talks between the Afghan Ulemas (religious scholar) and the Taliban group in a secret location, reports Khaama Press on October 2. Samiul Haq proposed a meeting of the scholars and the Taliban at a secret location without involvement of the Afghan Government, Pakistan and the United States (US). “I think the Afghan rulers, former mujahideen leaders and the Taliban must agree on one point that is the withdrawal of the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Forces and to liberate Afghanistan,” he said.
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October - 2 
Two Taliban ‘red unit’ ‘commanders’ identified as Mohammad Yousuf and Mullah Ayoub were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Asmar District of Kunar Province, reports Khaama Press on October 2.
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Two Taliban ‘red unit’ ‘commanders’ identified as Mohammad Yousuf and Mullah Ayoub were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Asmar District of Kunar Province, reports Khaama Press on October 2.
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October - 3 
Six Policemen and two Taliban militants were killed in the Chakhansur District of Nimroz Province on October 3, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Six Policemen and two Taliban militants were killed in the Chakhansur District of Nimroz Province on October 3, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 3 
Three Policemen were killed and six others were injured in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack conducted by one Taliban militant using a Humvee targeting a Police check-post in the Maroof District of Helmand Province on October
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Three Policemen were killed and six others were injured in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack conducted by one Taliban militant using a Humvee targeting a Police check-post in the Maroof District of Helmand Province on October 3, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police Spokesman Zia Durrani confirmed the casualty toll.
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October - 4 
Eight Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed and eight others were injured in a clash with Taliban militants in Dara-i-Sauf Payeen District of Samangan Province on October 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eight Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed and eight others were injured in a clash with Taliban militants in Dara-i-Sauf Payeen District of Samangan Province on October 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 4 
Eight Taliban militants including three of Pakistani origin, four civilians including three women and a child were killed and eight civilians including seven women and a child were injured in an air-strike in Khogyani and Ishaqzai villages in Maroof
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Eight Taliban militants including three of Pakistani origin, four civilians including three women and a child were killed and eight civilians including seven women and a child were injured in an air-strike in Khogyani and Ishaqzai villages in Maroof District in Kandahar Province on October 4, reports Tolo News. Provincial Governor said in a statement that the Afghan National Police (ANP) Force members asked for air support and Taliban militants had hidden in people’s houses and therefore civilian casualties happened in the air-strike.
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October - 5 
Four Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured, and 60 landmines were recovered and neutralised in Awkal village of the Shindand District in Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 5.
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Four Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured, and 60 landmines were recovered and neutralised in Awkal village of the Shindand District in Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 5.
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October - 6 
Thirty Taliban militants including four ‘commanders’ identified as Mullah Bari Jan, Mullah Hanzala, Mullah Mukhlis and Mullah Abdul Salam were killed in three separate drone-strikes conducted by Foreign Forces in unspecified District (s) in Farah Pro
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Thirty Taliban militants including four ‘commanders’ identified as Mullah Bari Jan, Mullah Hanzala, Mullah Mukhlis and Mullah Abdul Salam were killed in three separate drone-strikes conducted by Foreign Forces in unspecified District (s) in Farah Province during the past (duration not specified), reports Tolo News on October 6.
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October - 7 
Fifteen Taliban militants were killed and eight others were in injured in separate operations conducted with the support of the Artillery Units and the Air Forces in Bala Bolok and Khak Safid Districts of Farah Province (break-down not specified), re
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Fifteen Taliban militants were killed and eight others were in injured in separate operations conducted with the support of the Artillery Units and the Air Forces in Bala Bolok and Khak Safid Districts of Farah Province (break-down not specified), reports Khaama Press on October 7. Several ‘commanders’ of the Taliban militants, including Haji Bari Jan, Mullah Nafih, Mullah Satar, and Mullah Mohammad Hassan were among those killed.
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October - 7 
Sixteen Taliban militants were killed when their own explosives went off triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on October 8.
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Sixteen Taliban militants were killed when their own explosives went off triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on October 8.
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October - 8 
Nineteen Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in air-strikes conducted in Shiren Tagab and Khwaja Subzpush Districts of the Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 8.
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Nineteen Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in air-strikes conducted in Shiren Tagab and Khwaja Subzpush Districts of the Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 8.
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October - 8 
Taliban militants group in Afghanistan has threatened to carry out attacks against the election targets during the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections, reports Khaama Press on October 8. “Those people who are trying to help in holdi
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Taliban militants group in Afghanistan has threatened to carry out attacks against the election targets during the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections, reports Khaama Press on October 8. “Those people who are trying to help in holding this process successfully by providing security should be targeted and no stone should be left unturned for the prevention and failure of this malicious American conspiracy,” the statement added. The Parliamentary and District Council Elections are scheduled to be organized on 20 October, 2018.
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October - 8 
The United State (US) Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on October 8 asked the Taliban to form an authorized team of negotiators for peace talks, reports Tolo News. He also called on the Afghan Government to form its own
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The United State (US) Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on October 8 asked the Taliban to form an authorized team of negotiators for peace talks, reports Tolo News. He also called on the Afghan Government to form its own team of inclusive and authorized representatives for the peace process.
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October - 8 
Twenty-three Taliban militants and six Policemen were killed and another 20 Policemen were injured when militants attacked security posts in Qush Tepa District in Jowzjan Province on October 7 to October 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Twenty-three Taliban militants and six Policemen were killed and another 20 Policemen were injured when militants attacked security posts in Qush Tepa District in Jowzjan Province on October 7 to October 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 9 
75 Taliban militants including five ‘commanders’ identified as Qari Fazal Ur Rehman, Qari Haqqani, Qari Mir Zaman, Zarawar Khan, and Qari Sharafuddin previously fighting in Bati Kot District joined the peace process in Nangarhar Province, reports Kha
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75 Taliban militants including five ‘commanders’ identified as Qari Fazal Ur Rehman, Qari Haqqani, Qari Mir Zaman, Zarawar Khan, and Qari Sharafuddin previously fighting in Bati Kot District joined the peace process in Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on October 10. Provincial Governor Hayatullah Hayat stated that “we will use these Taliban in the security of the district and they will join other residents and security forces in fighting against the enemy”, adds Tolo News.
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October - 9 
Five Taliban militants were killed while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a roadside in Nehal Dasht village of Posht Rod District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on October 9.
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Five Taliban militants were killed while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a roadside in Nehal Dasht village of Posht Rod District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on October 9.
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October - 9 
High Peace Council (HPC) on October 9 said in reaction to US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad’s calls for Government and Taliban to form inclusive and authorized negotiating teams that the Afghan gover
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High Peace Council (HPC) on October 9 said in reaction to US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad’s calls for Government and Taliban to form inclusive and authorized negotiating teams that the Afghan government will cooperate and establish its delegation in the near future, reports Tolo News.
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October - 9 
Ten militants affiliated with Mullah Hebatullah faction and six militants affiliated to Mullah Rasool faction were killed in intra-factional clash between Taliban militants in Guzra District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on October 9.
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Ten militants affiliated with Mullah Hebatullah faction and six militants affiliated to Mullah Rasool faction were killed in intra-factional clash between Taliban militants in Guzra District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on October 9.
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October - 9 
Twenty-seven Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in two separate air strikes by Security Forces in Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on October 9, reports Tolo News.
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Twenty-seven Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in two separate air strikes by Security Forces in Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on October 9, reports Tolo News.
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October - 10 
Fourteen Security Personnel and seven Taliban militants killed in the Qala-i-Zal District of Kunduz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 11.
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Fourteen Security Personnel and seven Taliban militants killed in the Qala-i-Zal District of Kunduz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 11.
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October - 10 
Ten Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured during the air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Ghormach District of Faryab Province on October 10, reports Khaama Press. A Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Qari Nasir alias A
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Ten Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured during the air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Ghormach District of Faryab Province on October 10, reports Khaama Press. A Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Qari Nasir alias Ansar, was among those killed.
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October - 10 
Twenty-One militants were killed in Commando operations by National Directorate of Security (NDS) with support of Air Forces in the Syedabad District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Khaama Press on October 11. The key militant leaders killed durin
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Twenty-One militants were killed in Commando operations by National Directorate of Security (NDS) with support of Air Forces in the Syedabad District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Khaama Press on October 11. The key militant leaders killed during the operations include Taliban’s ‘shadow intelligence chief’ Mawlavi Naqibullah alias Majid, Taliban ‘leader’ in charge of looking after the disabled militants Mawlavi Abdul Rahman, Haqqani Network ‘leader’ Mawlavi Saif Ur Rehman, Mawlavi Samad, Taliban’s ‘shadow district chief’ for Syedabad, Taliban’s ‘commander’ for Tangi area of Syedabad Mawlavi Syedullah, and Taliban ‘commander’ in Mullah Naqib.
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October - 11 
seven Security Personnel and 10 Taliban militants were killed in the Dasht-i-Archi District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 12.
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seven Security Personnel and 10 Taliban militants were killed in the Dasht-i-Archi District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 12.
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October - 11 
Ten Taliban militants and five civilians were killed and four other militants were injured when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack targeting Security Forces in Maimana City exploded prematurely in Khwaja Namosi Bazar in Pashtu
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Ten Taliban militants and five civilians were killed and four other militants were injured when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack targeting Security Forces in Maimana City exploded prematurely in Khwaja Namosi Bazar in Pashtun Kot District of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on October 12.
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October - 11 
The Taliban have allowed the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to resume its operations in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 12.
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The Taliban have allowed the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to resume its operations in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 12.
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October - 12 
Taliban militants released the details of the recent meeting between the United States (US) delegation led by Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban ‘political leaders’ in Qatar on October 12, repor
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Taliban militants released the details of the recent meeting between the United States (US) delegation led by Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban ‘political leaders’ in Qatar on October 12, reports Khaama Press. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid in a statement said the Taliban political delegation consisting of the head of Qatar office Alhaj Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, ‘deputy chief of the political office’ of Taliban Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi, ‘members of the political office’ Sherikh Shahabudin Delawar, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, Alhaj Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, and Mohamamd Sohail Shaheen met with the U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad. According to the statement released Taliban told the U.S. delegation that the presence of the Foreign Forces is a major barrier in resolving the issues and for the return of lasting peace in Afghanistan.
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October - 12 
Twelve Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Chahar Chino District of Uruzgan Province on October 11, reports Bakhtar News.
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Twelve Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Chahar Chino District of Uruzgan Province on October 11, reports Bakhtar News.
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October - 13 
Police Chief Asad Mama was killed in a Taliban attack Meezan District of Zabul Province on October 13, reports Tolo News.
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Police Chief Asad Mama was killed in a Taliban attack Meezan District of Zabul Province on October 13, reports Tolo News.
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October - 13 
Twenty Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others were captured by Taliban militants in an attack in Pushtrod District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 14.
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Twenty Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others were captured by Taliban militants in an attack in Pushtrod District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 14.
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October - 13 
Two militants killed and three others were injured in an air-strike conducted by United States (US) targeting a check post established by the Taliban militants between Noor Geram and Do Aab Districts in Nuristan Province on October 13, reports Khaama
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Two militants killed and three others were injured in an air-strike conducted by United States (US) targeting a check post established by the Taliban militants between Noor Geram and Do Aab Districts in Nuristan Province on October 13, reports Khaama Press.
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October - 14 
‘Deputy shadow governor’ of Taliban for Herat Province identified as Manan Lewanay injured in an earlier operation in Rezak area of Obe District in Herat Province has died on October 14 (location not specified), reports Khaama Press.
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‘Deputy shadow governor’ of Taliban for Herat Province identified as Manan Lewanay injured in an earlier operation in Rezak area of Obe District in Herat Province has died on October 14 (location not specified), reports Khaama Press.
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October - 15 
Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and seven Taliban militants were killed and eight other ANA soldiers were injured in a Taliban attack in the ANA base in Khatiwan area of Farah City (District) the capital in Farah Province according to unnam
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Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and seven Taliban militants were killed and eight other ANA soldiers were injured in a Taliban attack in the ANA base in Khatiwan area of Farah City (District) the capital in Farah Province according to unnamed officials on October 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 15 
Fourteen Taliban militants and Seven Security Personnel including Samangan Police Security Chief General Khawani Tahari were killed and 16 other Taliban militants and three Policemen were injured on October 15 in a clash in DarahSofPayan District of
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Fourteen Taliban militants and Seven Security Personnel including Samangan Police Security Chief General Khawani Tahari were killed and 16 other Taliban militants and three Policemen were injured on October 15 in a clash in DarahSofPayan District of Samangan Province, reports Tolo News.
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October - 15 
One man was killed and 15 others including a child and four women were injured when Taliban conducted a rocket attack on Qala-e-Yangi City (District) of Takhar Province on October 15, reports Bakhtar News.
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One man was killed and 15 others including a child and four women were injured when Taliban conducted a rocket attack on Qala-e-Yangi City (District) of Takhar Province on October 15, reports Bakhtar News.
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October - 16 
Five Taliban militants were killed and 12 others were injured when militants attacked Police check-points in Kojran District of Daikundi Province on October 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and 12 others were injured when militants attacked Police check-points in Kojran District of Daikundi Province on October 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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October - 16 
Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, an advisor to the president and head secretary of the High Peace Council (HPC) on October 16 rejected claims that discussions around the withdrawal of foreign troops were held between the United States (US) Special Representa
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Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, an advisor to the president and head secretary of the High Peace Council (HPC) on October 16 rejected claims that discussions around the withdrawal of foreign troops were held between the United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban representatives in Qatar, reports Tolo News. “It is said that the Taliban and the United States discussed the withdrawal of foreign forces, I completely reject this issue, it has not been discussed,” said Khpalwak.
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October - 17 
Five Afghan Border Police Personnel were killed and another injured in a Taliban attack in the Kang District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 17.
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Five Afghan Border Police Personnel were killed and another injured in a Taliban attack in the Kang District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 17.
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October - 17 
Four people including parliamentary candidate Abdul Jabar Qahraman were killed and seven others were injured in an explosion conducted by Taliban militants in his campaign office in Lashkargah City (District), the capital of Helmand Province on Octo
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Four people including parliamentary candidate Abdul Jabar Qahraman were killed and seven others were injured in an explosion conducted by Taliban militants in his campaign office in Lashkargah City (District), the capital of Helmand Province on October 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 17 
Nineteen Taliban militants belonging to Zarif Kochi faction were killed and seven others were injured in an air-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Chori Kali area of Aab Band District in Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on October 17.
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Nineteen Taliban militants belonging to Zarif Kochi faction were killed and seven others were injured in an air-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Chori Kali area of Aab Band District in Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on October 17.
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October - 17 
Three Service Members of Resolute Support were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in during a patrol in Bagram District of Parwan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 17. Taliban claimed the attack.
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Three Service Members of Resolute Support were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in during a patrol in Bagram District of Parwan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 17. Taliban claimed the attack.
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October - 18 
Four Taliban militants were killed and 12 others were injured in a clash between Afghan Security Forces in Qashqar region of Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on October 18.
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Four Taliban militants were killed and 12 others were injured in a clash between Afghan Security Forces in Qashqar region of Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on October 18.
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October - 18 
Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq, Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief General Abdul Momin Hussain Khel and one civilian were killed and Governor TooryalaiWeesa and his Spokesman Aziz Ahmad Azizi and two other US nationals w
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Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq, Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief General Abdul Momin Hussain Khel and one civilian were killed and Governor TooryalaiWeesa and his Spokesman Aziz Ahmad Azizi and two other US nationals were injured in the shooting attack conducted by Taliban during a high-level meeting with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and United States (US) Forces Commander in Afghanistan General Scott Miller in Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on October 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Pajhwok reporter in Kandahar Bashir Ahmad Naadim said the meeting at the Governor’s house was attended by the NATO commander, the Governor, Military, Police and Intelligence Chiefs. “When the meeting ended, some officials talked with reporters briefly and when the officials started leaving, a gunfire broke out. It created panic and people started running in all directions.” Earlier, Naadim said the fire erupted as soon as the NATO Commander left the meeting room and proceeded towards his helicopter. Khaama Press adds that the attack was carried out an infiltrator of the Abu Dujana faction of Taliban. A NATO stated that “There was a situation at the Kandahar palace today. Initial reports indicate this was an Afghan-on-Afghan incident. Two Americans were wounded in the cross-fire and they have been medically evacuated.
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October - 18 
One key Taliban ‘commander’ was killed during a clash with Security Forces in Hazrat Sultan District of Samangan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 18.
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One key Taliban ‘commander’ was killed during a clash with Security Forces in Hazrat Sultan District of Samangan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 18.
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October - 19 
Taliban militants attempted an attack on electoral material in Sangpar area in Shibar District of Bamyan Province on October 19, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Azim Farid, Shibar district chief said that Taliban were firing from nearby mountai
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Taliban militants attempted an attack on electoral material in Sangpar area in Shibar District of Bamyan Province on October 19, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Azim Farid, Shibar district chief said that Taliban were firing from nearby mountains but reinforcements from Bamyan City were on way to pushing the insurgents back and reopen the road that was blocked as result of clash.If the road does not reopen, election would not hold in two polling stations.
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October - 19 
Three persons have been arrested on suspicion in connection with the assassination of senior Afghans Security Officials conducted by Taliban on October 18, reports Khaama Press on October 19.
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Three persons have been arrested on suspicion in connection with the assassination of senior Afghans Security Officials conducted by Taliban on October 18, reports Khaama Press on October 19.
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October - 20 
Taliban chopped fingers of civilian for voting at Lashkargah City on his way back in an unspecified District in Helmand Province on October 20, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban chopped fingers of civilian for voting at Lashkargah City on his way back in an unspecified District in Helmand Province on October 20, reports Tolo News.
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October - 20 
The shadow ‘district administrative chief’ of the Taliban for Hesarak district Abdul Jabar was killed in an airstrike of the United States (US)-led coalition forces at Jokan area on October 20, reports Khaama Press.
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The shadow ‘district administrative chief’ of the Taliban for Hesarak district Abdul Jabar was killed in an airstrike of the United States (US)-led coalition forces at Jokan area on October 20, reports Khaama Press.
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October - 22 
Pentagon said that United States (US) General Army Brigadier Jeffrey Smiley has sustained injuries in the assassination conducted by Taliban militants on Generla Raziq in Kandahar City (District) of Kandahar Province, reports Khaama Press on October
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Pentagon said that United States (US) General Army Brigadier Jeffrey Smiley has sustained injuries in the assassination conducted by Taliban militants on Generla Raziq in Kandahar City (District) of Kandahar Province, reports Khaama Press on October 22. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has reported the incident on October 19, in which General Abdul Raziq along with the Provincial Intelligence Chief General Abdul Momin Hussain Khel was killed.
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October - 22 
Thirteen Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ identified as Abdul Jabar were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Resolute Support Forces in Hesarak District of Nangarhar Province on October 22, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirteen Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ identified as Abdul Jabar were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Resolute Support Forces in Hesarak District of Nangarhar Province on October 22, reports Bakhtar News.
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October - 22 
Thirteen Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ identified as Qari Zabi were killed and 19 others were injured by Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF) after Taliban launched an attack in Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on Octob
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Thirteen Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ identified as Qari Zabi were killed and 19 others were injured by Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF) after Taliban launched an attack in Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on October 22, reports Khaama Press.
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October - 23 
Eleven Taliban militants including their ‘intelligence chief’ identified as Hafizullah and five Taliban ‘commanders’ were killed by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Surkhrod District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on October 23.
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Eleven Taliban militants including their ‘intelligence chief’ identified as Hafizullah and five Taliban ‘commanders’ were killed by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Surkhrod District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on October 23.
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October - 23 
Former National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Rahmatullah Nabil stated that a key member of Taliban’s Quetta Council Mullah Sherin had hatched and executed the assassination plan of Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq, reports Khaama Pres
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Former National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Rahmatullah Nabil stated that a key member of Taliban’s Quetta Council Mullah Sherin had hatched and executed the assassination plan of Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq, reports Khaama Press on October 23. In a statement posted online, Nabil said the attacker was trained in Al Hamza training center where suicide bombers are being trained under the supervision of Taj Mir who is also famous as Mawlavi Zabiullah. Nabil further added that Taj Mir has close links with the Haqqani Network and the military intelligence of Pakistan.
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October - 23 
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) a seven-member body including United States (US), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 23 designated nine individuals associated with the terrorist group, inc
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Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) a seven-member body including United States (US), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 23 designated nine individuals associated with the terrorist group, including those facilitating Iranian support to bolster the Taliban, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. “Iran’s provision of military training, financing, and weapons to the Taliban is yet another example of Tehran’s blatant regional meddling and support for terrorism,” US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement after TFTC made an announcement in this regard. Those designated are Mohammad Ebrahim Cowhide (also known as Jalal Valeri), Esma’il Razavi, Abdullah Samad Faroqui, Mohammad Daoud Muzzamil, Abdul Rahim Manan, Abdul Aziz (also known as Aziz Shah Zamani), Sadr Ibrahim, and Hafiz Majid pursuant. In addition, TFTC Member States also designated Naim Barich, who is managing the Taliban’s relationship with Iran. Naim Barich was previously designated by the US under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act) on November 15, 2012. “The United States and our partners will not tolerate the Iranian regime exploiting Afghanistan to further their destabilizing behavior. Iran’s support to the Taliban stands in stark violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and epitomizes the regime’s utter disregard for fundamental international norms,” Mnuchin said. The inclusion of Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – Qods Force (IRGC-QF) members supporting Taliban elements in this action highlights the scope of the Iranian regime’s malign activities and regionally destabilizing behavior, and furthers the U.S. maximum pressure campaign against Iran, the Treasury added.
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October - 23 
Three Taliban militants were injured in an air-strike conducted in Chehl Gaz area of Ozbin Valley of Surobi District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on October 23.
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Three Taliban militants were injured in an air-strike conducted in Chehl Gaz area of Ozbin Valley of Surobi District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on October 23.
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October - 24 
A woman and child were killed by Taliban militants for running away from home in Shahrak District of Ghor Province on October 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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A woman and child were killed by Taliban militants for running away from home in Shahrak District of Ghor Province on October 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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October - 24 
One Taliban militant identified as Sadruddin and two civilians including his wife and child were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded prematurely at his house in an unspecified Distict of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on
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One Taliban militant identified as Sadruddin and two civilians including his wife and child were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded prematurely at his house in an unspecified Distict of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on October 24.
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October - 24 
Six Taliban militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Ganda Labok area of Nur Geram District of Nuristan Province, reports Khaama Press on October 24.
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Six Taliban militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Ganda Labok area of Nur Geram District of Nuristan Province, reports Khaama Press on October 24.
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October - 24 
Two voters were killed and 18 others were abducted by Taliban militants in election related violence according to local residents in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 24.
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Two voters were killed and 18 others were abducted by Taliban militants in election related violence according to local residents in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on October 24.
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October - 25 
201st Silab Corps said a Taliban militant was killed while he was planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Dangam District of Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 25. According to 201st Silab Corps, the incident took place in Goriga area
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201st Silab Corps said a Taliban militant was killed while he was planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Dangam District of Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 25. According to 201st Silab Corps, the incident took place in Goriga area of the District when IED went off prematurely.
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October - 26 
201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East in a statement on October 26, said that the coalition forces carried out an airstrike on Taliban militants in Watapur District, leaving three militants dead and two others critically injured. The s
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201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East in a statement on October 26, said that the coalition forces carried out an airstrike on Taliban militants in Watapur District, leaving three militants dead and two others critically injured. The statement further added that the airstrike was carried out in Tarwa Kor area of the District on October 25, using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
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October - 26 
201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East in a statement on October 26, said that the coalition forces carried out an airstrike on Taliban militants in Watapur District, leaving three militants dead and two others critically injured. The s
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201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East in a statement on October 26, said that the coalition forces carried out an airstrike on Taliban militants in Watapur District, leaving three militants dead and two others critically injured. The statement further added that the airstrike was carried out in Tarwa Kor area of the District on October 25, using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
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October - 26 
Taliban militants shot dead the head of population registration department in the Shahrak District of western Ghor province on October 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The militants had pulled Abdul Salam out from his house and gunned him down outsid
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Taliban militants shot dead the head of population registration department in the Shahrak District of western Ghor province on October 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The militants had pulled Abdul Salam out from his house and gunned him down outside on late on October 26 night. Police chief Shah Agha Shitab confirmed the incident but gave no further information in this regard. Taliban did not comment on the incident so far.
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October - 27 
A suicide car bomb explosion killed five and injured 12 people in Maidan Shar District in Central Maidan Wardak province on October 27 (today), reports Khaama press. Provincial Police Spokesman Hekmatullah Kamrani confirmed the incident and said a ca
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A suicide car bomb explosion killed five and injured 12 people in Maidan Shar District in Central Maidan Wardak province on October 27 (today), reports Khaama press. Provincial Police Spokesman Hekmatullah Kamrani confirmed the incident and said a car bomb was detonated near the Police academy in Maidan Shar city. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the incident. A spokesman for the Taliban group Zabiullah Mujahid claims that a military base has been targeted and as a result several security officers have been killed or injured.
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October - 28 
Five Taliban militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by the United States (US) in Yamnai Khel area in Zurmat District of Paktia Province, reports Khaama Press on October 28.
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Five Taliban militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by the United States (US) in Yamnai Khel area in Zurmat District of Paktia Province, reports Khaama Press on October 28.
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October - 28 
Four Taliban militants were killed, three others injured and eight others including ‘commander’ Mullah Adris Taliban were arrested joint air and ground operation conducted by Afghan and Foreign Forces in Andar District of Ghazni Province on October 2
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Four Taliban militants were killed, three others injured and eight others including ‘commander’ Mullah Adris Taliban were arrested joint air and ground operation conducted by Afghan and Foreign Forces in Andar District of Ghazni Province on October 28, report Bakhtar News.
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October - 28 
Twelve militants including Taliban ‘district chief’ identified as Mawla Mahmood were killed in a raid in Pati Khargi area of Pacher Agam District of Nangarhar Province on October 28, reports Khaama Press. Some other ‘commanders’ of the group identifi
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Twelve militants including Taliban ‘district chief’ identified as Mawla Mahmood were killed in a raid in Pati Khargi area of Pacher Agam District of Nangarhar Province on October 28, reports Khaama Press. Some other ‘commanders’ of the group identified as Khanjar, Kamran, Laghmani, Haqyar alias Kochi, Sajid, Ghashi, and Syed Wali were among those killed.
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October - 29 
Five Taliban militants including a ‘shadow district chief’ identified as Mullah Nabi were injured in operations conducted by Afghan Police Special Forces in Pashtun Zarghoon District of Herat Province on October 29, reports Khaama Press. Explosives a
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Five Taliban militants including a ‘shadow district chief’ identified as Mullah Nabi were injured in operations conducted by Afghan Police Special Forces in Pashtun Zarghoon District of Herat Province on October 29, reports Khaama Press. Explosives and vehicles were recovered.
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October - 30 
37 Taliban militants were killed and six others were arrested by Afghan Security Forces after militants launched five coordinated attacks across Qarabagh, DehYek, Malistan and Ghazni (City) Districts in Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on Octobe
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37 Taliban militants were killed and six others were arrested by Afghan Security Forces after militants launched five coordinated attacks across Qarabagh, DehYek, Malistan and Ghazni (City) Districts in Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on October 30.
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October - 30 
Fourteen Taliban militants were killed by Security Forces in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on October 30, reports Bakhtar News.
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Fourteen Taliban militants were killed by Security Forces in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on October 30, reports Bakhtar News.
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October - 30 
Nine Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on October 30, reports Khaama Press. Some equipment and arms were also destroyed in the air-strikes.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on October 30, reports Khaama Press. Some equipment and arms were also destroyed in the air-strikes.
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October - 30 
Taliban Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has confirmed that a group of five Taliban ‘leaders’ including Mullah Noorullah Noori, Mullah Khairullah Khairzada, Mullah Abdul Haq Wasiq, and Mawlavi Mohammad Nabi Omari previously released from Guantanamo detent
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Taliban Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has confirmed that a group of five Taliban ‘leaders’ including Mullah Noorullah Noori, Mullah Khairullah Khairzada, Mullah Abdul Haq Wasiq, and Mawlavi Mohammad Nabi Omari previously released from Guantanamo detention facility have arrived in Qatar and joined the Taliban ‘political leadership’ in their office in Qatar for peace talks, reports Khaama Press on October 31.
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October - 30 
Twenty-five people, including Provincial Council Chief and Deputy Army Chief for the western zone. were killed in an Army Helicopter has crashed in the Anar Dara District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on October 31. Provincial Governor’s Sp
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Twenty-five people, including Provincial Council Chief and Deputy Army Chief for the western zone. were killed in an Army Helicopter has crashed in the Anar Dara District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on October 31. Provincial Governor’s Spokesman Nasir Mehri confirmed the incident and said that the helicopter has crashed due to bad weather. However, Taliban militants also claimed responsibility for shooting down the helicopter.
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October - 31 
Afghan forces The United States (US) Forces and Resolute Support Commander in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller said in a interview that “we're going on offense against the Taliban,” adding that a more aggressive posture was needed because of h
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Afghan forces The United States (US) Forces and Resolute Support Commander in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller said in a interview that “we're going on offense against the Taliban,” adding that a more aggressive posture was needed because of heavy casualties among Afghan forces, reports Tolo News on November 1. "My assessment is the Taliban also realizes they cannot win militarily. So, if you realize you can't win militarily at some point, fighting is just, people start asking why. So, you do not necessarily wait us out, but I think now is the time to start working through the political piece of this conflict", he added. Miller said, "we are more in an offensive mindset and don't wait for the Taliban to come and hit [us]". "So that was an adjustment that we made early on. We needed to because of the amount of casualties that were being absorbed." Afghan Security Forces suffered 1,000 casualties in August and September, according to the Pentagon. Miller has eliminated layers of approval for the troops advising the Afghans, giving them the authority to make decisions and move quickly around the battlefield as the need arises, and moving troops and equipment to areas where they can advise and empower the Afghan military and police in their fight against the Taliban. These expeditionary advisory teams are intended to move to areas where they can join up with reliable partners, specific who the US and NATO leaders are confident have stronger capabilities and can take on the Taliban. The US advisers can bring overhead surveillance, fire support, and medevac capabilities with them.
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October - 31 
United States (US) Defense Secretary James Mattis has said any US military role would be conditioned based and would be determined in coordination with the Government of the day, once peace was achieved in Afghanistan. “Any US military coalition role
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United States (US) Defense Secretary James Mattis has said any US military role would be conditioned based and would be determined in coordination with the Government of the day, once peace was achieved in Afghanistan. “Any US military coalition role after the peace is reached, would be conditions-based, worked out with the Afghan government and depend on the threat,” Mattis said in response to a question in Washington. D.C. The new Special US Envoy in Afghan reconciliation, he said, is working hard on reconciliation, which is the part of the new South Asia Strategy of four R and one S, which is sustain it.“First R was to regionalize the approach, you did not start with Afghanistan, come up with a strategy, say, "well I guess now we'd better look at the countries around it and see what do we do as far as their inclusion?" We started outside and worked our way inside,” Mattis said. “Next we recognized we had to put more troops in. But the reason we had to reinforce it, the second R. Was for the third reason, realign those troops to supporting the Afghan security forces, directly by training, advising and assisting,” he said. “What we had done was is created an army, and then we pulled the training wheels off too early, and in that I mean that only the Afghan special forces had mentors from NATO nations with them. And every time they went against the enemy, the Taliban, they won against the enemy,” he said. But spread out in penny packets around the country, were Afghan security forces that US had pulled all mentoring away from. “So we were going to look at this as a regional problem, reinforce the troops and realign them so that more Afghan forces had our mentors with them, with NATO air support,” Mattis said. With NATO air forces overhead, no longer prohibited from supporting the Afghan army would be able to always own the high ground. “And that changes the tactical situation. It is protection of the people is what we are trying to do there so in some cases, we surrendered ground where few if any people lived since it's not a matter of militaries holding ground,” he said. The Afghan Security Forces, he said, has prevented the Taliban from doing what they said they were going to do, which was to take and hold district and provincial centers, also disrupt an election that they were unable to disrupt.“But the most important R was the fourth R, reconciliation. And on that, you saw Ambassador Khalilzad has been presented with the portfolio. Those of you who know him, know him as a force of nature,” Mattis said.
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