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The Taliban Has Seized 2 More Provincial Capitals In Afghanistan As U.S. Exit Nears

12:55pm August 08, 2021

by Dave Mistich

Taliban gains in two key cities on Sunday are the latest locations to be overtaken by the group since it began a sweeping military offensive in May.

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Taliban Attack Kills Dozens Of Soldiers And Police, Even As Peace Talks Continue

10:35am February 05, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The assault on a military post in Kunduz province comes as the Taliban is meeting with current and former Afghan government officials for talks in Moscow.

Afghan villagers gather around several victims' bodies who were killed in the November battle in Kunduz province, Afghanistan.

U.S. Forces 'Acted In Self-Defense' In Battle That Killed 33 Civilians In Afghanistan

4:23pm January 12, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"To defend themselves and Afghan forces, U.S. forces returned fire in self-defense at Taliban who were using civilian houses as firing positions," according to a U.S. military report.

Afghan soldiers fight Taliban militants in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, on Sept. 21.

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One Year After Tragic U.S. Attack In Kunduz, The Taliban Gains Ground Again

6:58pm October 03, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The Taliban are taking back territory in both northern and southern Afghanistan. Amidst the fighting, a Kunduz hospital attacked by the U.S. one year ago is planning to reopen.

Army Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, briefs reporters on the release of the investigation into the U.S. airstrikes on the Doctors With Borders trauma center in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Pentagon Report Says Airstrike On Afghan Hospital Wasn't A War Crime

4:40pm April 29, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Pentagon's investigation says none of the military personnel involved knew they were attacking a hospital. It says the assault, which killed dozens of people, was caused by a series of errors.

U.S. Service Members Disciplined In Mistaken Bombing Of Afghan Hospital

8:14pm April 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The airstrikes killed 42 people at a civilian hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, in October 2015. U.S. officials say personnel attacked the wrong target.

NATO Investigators Deem Reports Of Civilian Casualties In Kunduz 'Credible'

2:49pm October 24, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Gen. John Campbell also appointed an Army general to investigate the U.S. airstrike against a Doctors Without Borders hospital. The organization is asking for an independent investigation.

The damaged hospital in which the Doctors Without Borders medical charity operated is seen following a U.S. airstrike in the northern city of Kunduz.

Taliban Announces It Has Withdrawn From Afghan City Of Kunduz

5:39pm October 13, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The Taliban said in a statement they have achieved all their objectives including seizing the major transportation hub of Kunduz, releasing its fighters from a prison and grabbing tons of weapons.

Injured staff members for Doctors Without Borders find shelter in a safe room after the bombing raid hit their hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Doctors Without Borders Are Now Doctors In Anguish

6:52am October 12, 2015

by Susan Brink

Jason Cone, executive director of the aid group, talks about the impact of the bombing on his staff — and on the people of Afghanistan.

The charred remains of the Doctors Without Borders hospital is seen after being hit by a U.S. airstrike.

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U.S. Will Make 'Condolence Payments' To Victims Of Kunduz Hospital Airstrike

2:59pm October 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The U.S. said it would work with the victims and the family of the dead to determine the appropriate payment. The U.S. will also pay for the repair of the hospital.