The history of the Taliban is crucial in understanding their success now – and also what might happen next
One of the keys to the Taliban success was they offered an alternative. They said, “Look, the mujahedeen fought heroically to liberate your country but have now turned it into a war zone. We offer ...
Mohammad Sharifullah, man allegedly behind Abbey Gate Kabul airport bombing, being extradited to U.S.
Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.
Taliban's reign of terror against Afghan women must unite Labour and Tory MPs
In 2021, as Kabul fell to the Taliban, the West failed Afghan women and girls. By coming together and standing up for Afghan ...
Pakistani mortar fire injures Afghan journalists covering closure of key border crossing
An Taliban official says shelling from Pakistan has injured three Afghan journalists reporting on the closure of a key border ...
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Taliban arrest Afghan activist who campaigned for education of girls
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Family of detained British couple plead with Taliban for phone call
The family of an elderly British couple being held captive in Afghanistan has pleaded for the Taliban to allow them a phone ...
Residents flee border area as Afghan and Pakistani forces clash over crossing closure
A Pakistani official says residents have fled a border area with Afghanistan after forces from both sides clashed into the ...
Taliban destroy Pakistani army checkposts, heavy reported bombing near…, war-like situation at….
Initially, the conflict started over construction activities along the border, but it has now escalated into intense fighting ...