Anger and grief of families of soldiers killed in Afghan war - BBC News

Anger and grief of families of soldiers killed in Afghan war – BBC News

It’s 20 years since US forces first launched airstrikes against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, in response to the attacks of 9/11. For military families of coalition troops who lost relatives in the conflict, it will be a…

“Humanitarian catastrophe” as thousands flee Afghan fighting - BBC News

“Humanitarian catastrophe” as thousands flee Afghan fighting – BBC News

The United Nations has urged Afghanistan’s neighbours to keep their borders open, potentially allowing tens of thousands of people fleeing fighting against the Taliban, to reach safety.  Aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian catastrophe, as the militants continue their…

US and UK troops to withdraw citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban threaten capital - BBC News

US and UK troops to withdraw citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban threaten capital – BBC News

The United States and the UK are sending thousands of troops to Afghanistan to help their civilians leave, as Taliban fighters continue their rapid advance across the country. Afghanistan’s third largest city Herat has fallen to the Islamist fighters. Kandahar…

“Afghan capital may fall within weeks" as Taliban" fighters advance across country - BBC News

“Afghan capital may fall within weeks” as Taliban” fighters advance across country – BBC News

US intelligence is warning that the Afghan capital Kabul could fall to Taliban fighters within 90 days, according to reports from Washington. The Taliban are advancing rapidly across Afghanistan, after the announcement that almost all Western forces will leave the…

Afghanistan: Can the Taliban be stopped? - BBC Newsnight

Afghanistan: Can the Taliban be stopped? – BBC Newsnight

As the Taliban continue to gain territory, violent fighting rages on in Afghanistan after the West withdraws. But with the country on the brink, can Afghan troops hold the line? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Fighting is raging around three major…

Taliban fighters reach heart of Helmand  as foreign forces withdraw - BBC News

Taliban fighters reach heart of Helmand as foreign forces withdraw – BBC News

The Taliban has intensified its nationwide offensive across Afghanistan, threatening to seize three major cities, including the provincial capital of Helmand Province, where British forces had for several years provided security. Afghan Government troops have been struggling to contain the…