Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2021-06-04

  Uptick in Taliban use of land mines, mortars takes harsh toll on civilians

  The number of Afghans disabled by war increased by 50% in the first four months of 2021, compared to the same period last year, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-21

  US vows to help counter 'potent' ISIS threat to Afghanistan

  The focus on ISIS does not give the Taliban a pass because of the 'ecosystem of terrorism and violence in which they are deeply, deeply, deeply complicit', said the top US diplomat in Kabul.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-27

  Tainted and tattered, bin Laden's legacy still haunts al-Qaeda

  Al-Qaeda 'barely survived' after the death of Osama bin Laden, analysts say, and the once popular figure is now seen by most as 'yesterday's news'.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-22

  Taliban bombing of luxury hotel in Quetta raises questions about China

  The Taliban said Pakistani security personnel were the target, but many are not convinced. Pakistan is fighting several insurgencies in Balochistan waged by groups angered at Chinese presence.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-08

  'Canary caliph': new details reveal extent of ISIS leader as prison snitch

  While detained in Iraq in 2008, the current ISIS leader was eager to inform on his rivals, providing US forces 'maplike directions' on how to find them, including a top al-Qaeda leader.

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  Terrorism

  2021-03-12

  Assassinations, abuse spike in al-Hol camp as ISIS hardliners lash out

  At least 31 murders have been reported in the camp this year, and burning people alive in tents has become a new favorite tactic of ISIS operatives, most of whom are women.

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  Terrorism

  2021-03-11

  In photos: Taliban's destruction of Bamiyan Buddhas remembered

  'We do not want people to forget what a horrific crime was committed here,' said an organiser of a ceremony marking the Taliban's unforgivable destruction of Afghanistan's cultural heritage.

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  Terrorism

  2020-12-09

  Reopening of shrine bombed by Taliban spurs hope for lasting peace in tribal areas

  The attack on the tomb of Musa Nika in 2011 sparked an outcry of anger and shock among area residents.

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  Terrorism

  2020-11-26

  With al-Qaeda's old guard dead, what comes next for the group?

  The reported deaths of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and deputy leader Abu Muhammad al-Masri raise questions about the group's future strategy and strength.

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  Terrorism

  2020-11-17

  Killing of top al-Qaeda official in Tehran prompts uncomfortable questions for Iran

  A report detailing the killing of al-Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Muhammad al-Masri also shed light on the regime's efforts to protect the terrorist leader in an upscale suburb of Tehran for years.