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Bravery or Fire? Donahue’s Ouster Ties to Kabul Evacuation
politics17 days ago

Bravery or Fire? Donahue’s Ouster Ties to Kabul Evacuation

Rolling Stone reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted Gen. Chris Donahue, the four-star commander of U.S. Army Europe, in what critics call a purge of combat-tested leadership. The piece argues the firing stems from Donahue’s role directing the Kabul evacuation in 2021–22, including tense negotiations with the Taliban and coordinating refugee flights and aid—stories interwoven with Fazel Roufi’s family’s escape and Donahue’s last-flight departure. The article also notes ongoing investigations into the Afghanistan withdrawal and frames Donahue’s actions as a brave, duty-driven effort amid a controversial mission.

via Rolling Stone|
#afghanistan#donahue#evacuation
Kabul rehab-centre bombing deepens Afghan-Pakistan tensions as families search for loved ones
world3 months ago

Kabul rehab-centre bombing deepens Afghan-Pakistan tensions as families search for loved ones

An airstrike on Kabul’s rehab centre, a former NATO base converted to a civilian facility, killed more than 400 and wounded 265, Afghan authorities say, while Pakistan claims it struck military targets. Families continue to search for missing relatives as bodies are retrieved and funerals planned, drawing international calls for civilian protection and de-escalation amid a deteriorating Afghanistan–Pakistan dispute.

via The Guardian|
#afghanistan#airstrike#civilians
Hundreds Feared Dead as Pakistani Air Strike Hits Kabul Rehab Center
world3 months ago

Hundreds Feared Dead as Pakistani Air Strike Hits Kabul Rehab Center

A Pakistani air strike hit Kabul's Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital, with Taliban officials saying 408 people were killed and 265 injured as families searched for loved ones; Pakistan says the strikes targeted military facilities with no civilians involved, while the UN called for an independent investigation and accountability for civilians in what is the latest flare-up in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict.

via Al Jazeera|
#afghanistan-pakistan-conflict#civilian-casualties#hospital-attack
Kabul hospital strike sparks cross-border blame between Afghanistan and Pakistan
world3 months ago

Kabul hospital strike sparks cross-border blame between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government accuses Pakistan of an airstrike on a Kabul drug-treatment hospital, killing and injuring hundreds, while Pakistan denies targeting the facility and says it struck military installations elsewhere. BBC footage showed a burning hospital and dozens of bodies as about 2,000 patients were treated there, suggesting the toll could be in the hundreds. The UN says cross-border fighting since February 26 has left at least 75 dead and 193 injured.

via BBC|
#afghanistan#casualties#hospital-strike
Kabul hospital airstrike sparks cross-border escalation, hundreds reported killed
world3 months ago

Kabul hospital airstrike sparks cross-border escalation, hundreds reported killed

Afghanistan says Pakistan carried out an airstrike that hit a Kabul drug-rehabilitation hospital, killing about 400 people and injuring around 250. Pakistan denies hitting civilian sites. The attack signals a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting, as regional tensions and ceasefire efforts remain unsettled and the UN calls for action to curb violence.

via CNN|
#afghanistan#airstrike#hospital
ISIS-K claims deadly Kabul restaurant bombing targeting Chinese interests
world5 months ago

ISIS-K claims deadly Kabul restaurant bombing targeting Chinese interests

A bombing at a Kabul noodle restaurant killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen, with ISIS-K claiming responsibility; a single attacker detonated an explosive vest. Among the dead is a Chinese citizen, highlighting Beijing’s wary stance as China maintains ties with the Taliban. China condemns terrorism and has urged safer conditions for its nationals. Emergency services treated about 20 people, including a child among the dead. The attack exposes ISIS-K’s continued threat in Afghanistan despite Taliban control.

via The New York Times|
#afghanistan#china#isis-khorasan
Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
world-news1 year ago

Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing

Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban's refugee minister and uncle of Interior Minister Sarajuddin Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul. The attacker, disguised as a visitor, detonated the bomb while Haqqani was signing paperwork. Khalil Haqqani was a high-profile figure, previously designated as a global terrorist by the U.S. and listed on the UN's sanctions list. The Haqqani network, known for major attacks, has had tensions with the Taliban. This incident marks the most significant bombing casualty since the Taliban's return to power.

via CNN|
#afghanistan#haqqani-network#kabul
"Former US Generals Criticize Biden Administration's Afghanistan Withdrawal"
politicsmilitary2 years ago

"Former US Generals Criticize Biden Administration's Afghanistan Withdrawal"

Retired top US generals blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, citing inadequate planning and delayed orders. They highlighted the military's advice to maintain 2,500 service members in Afghanistan for stability and concerns about the State Department's slow response. The chaos resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 US service members and the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, leading to significant changes for the population. The White House's internal review attributed the chaotic withdrawal to constraints from previous agreements and shifted blame for the Kabul airport suicide bombing to the US military.

via The Associated Press|
#afghanistan#biden-administration#evacuation
ISIL Claims Responsibility for Deadly Afghanistan Blast
terrorism2 years ago

ISIL Claims Responsibility for Deadly Afghanistan Blast

The ISIL (ISIS) group has claimed responsibility for a blast at a sports club in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed four people. The explosion occurred in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood, predominantly inhabited by the historically oppressed Shia Hazara community. The blast, caused by a parcel bomb, targeted a room where Shia Muslims gather. Seven people were injured in the attack. Afghanistan's Hazara community has faced regular attacks, both from the Taliban and ISIL, due to their Shia beliefs. Despite a decrease in bomb blasts and suicide attacks since the Taliban takeover, armed groups, including ISIL, continue to carry out attacks in the country.

via Al Jazeera English|
#afghanistan#blast#isil