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IS claims Kabul attack on military academy, killing 5 troops

A suicide bomber attacked the Afghan army unit, Marshal Fahim academy, which was followed by a gunbattle in which the 5 soldiers were wounded

3 min read29 Jan 2018
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No Indian troops in Afghanistan because of Pakistan considerations: US

US defence secretary Jim Mattis praised India’s contributions to Afghanistan, saying New Delhi has adopted a holistic approach in its assistance towards the war-torn country

2 min read5 Oct 2017
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Before Camp David talks, Jim Mattis says Afghan strategy is near

The Trump administration has almost reached a decision on a new approach for fighting the 16-year-old war in Afghanistan, says US defence secretary Jim Mattis

2 min read18 Aug 2017
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Afghan defence minister, army chief resign over Taliban attack last week

Afghan defence minister, army chief of staff resign after more than 140 soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack

1 min read24 Apr 2017
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Afghan army takes on Taliban in first solo offensive

Afghan troops have been slowly mounting night-time helicopter raids and advancing their ground troops, without the aid of US and NATO

3 min read2 Mar 2015

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