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The Afghan war between US-lead Nato forces and Taliban insurgent groups was triggered by the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. It has cost more than 3,000 lives on the Nato side and some 13,000 civilian lives. On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden, a major target of the war, was killed by US special forces.
The current war in Afghanistan between US-led security forces and Taliban militants has been underway for nearly 18 years.
Bomb was placed in a tent being used to register voters on the grounds of a mosque, marking the latest attack on preparations for the long-delayed legislative elections
Bomb was placed in a tent being used to register voters on the grounds of a mosque, marking the latest attack on preparations for the long-delayed legislative elections
The United Nations said its investigators are in the area looking into ‘disturbing reports of serious harm’ to civilians
The United Nations said its investigators are in the area looking into ‘disturbing reports of serious harm’ to civilians
Both groups have been blamed for increased violence since the US and Nato concluded combat missions in 2014
Both groups have been blamed for increased violence since the US and Nato concluded combat missions in 2014
Hongkongers donate generously at times of natural calamity, less so to help victms of silent disasters such as protracted conflicts. The Red Cross is aiming to change that by bringing the ‘war’ to them
Hongkongers donate generously at times of natural calamity, less so to help victms of silent disasters such as protracted conflicts. The Red Cross is aiming to change that by bringing the ‘war’ to them