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Security Terrorism ISKP

Mar 31

ISKP shifts focus to northern Afghanistan

ISKP attacks and Taliban counter-operations intensify in the north.

Security Violence Pakistan Terrorism Taliban ISKP

Mar 14

Senior pro-Taliban cleric assassinated in Pakistan

ISKP suspected to be behind killing of Jamia Haqqania’s head, Hamid-ul-Haq.

Security Terrorism Taliban Kabul ISKP

Feb 25

ISKP: Attacks targeting Taliban in Kunduz and Kabul

Casualty numbers are disputed and a second attack is thwarted.

Security NRF Retaliation Resistance Arrests Taliban

Feb 14

Taliban detains Panjshiris amid crackdown on resistance

Mass arrests follow NRF attack with former security personnel, activists, and educators detained.

Security Foreign relations Terrorism China Taliban ISKP

Feb 3

ISKP kills Chinese national a day after diplomatic anniversary

70th anniversary of China-Afghanistan relations overshadowed by the militant group

Security Pakistan Civilians Shelling TTP Airstrike Taliban Casualties

Jan 16

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan mark significant policy shift

Allegedly targeting TTP assets, the strikes — killing dozens of civilians — mark a significant escalation in violence.

Security Foreign relations Russia Taliban

Jan 16

Moscow moves towards delisting Taliban from “terrorism” blacklist

Legislation paves the way for Taliban cooperation but prompts regional security concerns.

Security Violence Terrorism Pakistan Taliban ISKP

Dec 20

Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani killed in ISKP-claimed suicide attack

Taliban blames “foreign countries” for aiding ISKP amid rumours of internal tensions.

Information environment Security Violence Disinformation Pakistan Taliban

Sep 24

Border clashes between Taliban and Pakistan

Propaganda war erupts as both sides share misleading information after days-long clashes.

Terrorism Violence Security Shia ISKP

Sep 24

ISKP massacres group of Hazara in Central Afghanistan

ISKP’s third attack in the region since August 2021 kills at least 14 men.

Security Violence Terrorism Religion Shia ISKP

Aug 31

ISKP attack against civilian minibus in Dasht-e Barchi highlights lack of security

The attack on 11 August 2024 targeted a civilian minibus in Kabul’s Dasht-e Barchi area, on the same road as six previous attacks.

Security Violence Human Rights Women's rights Taliban

Aug 31

Claimed Taliban killing of civilians

Reports of Taliban violence reveal alleged involvement in killings, torture, and beatings of civilians, including minorities and former security personnel, between August 13 and 19, 2024.

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