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January - 1 
11 Taliban militants including ‘shadow deputy governor’ Mawlawi Wali Jan alias Hamza were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Tirinkot City/District the capital of Uruzgan Province on January 1, reports Tolo N
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11 Taliban militants including ‘shadow deputy governor’ Mawlawi Wali Jan alias Hamza were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Tirinkot City/District the capital of Uruzgan Province on January 1, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed the incident and casualty details on January 2.
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January - 7 
Nine Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Garemsir District of Helmand Province on January 7, reports Tolo News. Three other local ‘commanders’ were also arrested in the oper
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Nine Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Garemsir District of Helmand Province on January 7, reports Tolo News. Three other local ‘commanders’ were also arrested in the operation.
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January - 10 
23 Taliban militants including three local ‘commanders’ were killed and 14 other militants were arrested in Sordag area of Khoghyani District in Nangarhar Province on January 10, reports Tolo News. The three ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Heday
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23 Taliban militants including three local ‘commanders’ were killed and 14 other militants were arrested in Sordag area of Khoghyani District in Nangarhar Province on January 10, reports Tolo News. The three ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Hedayat, Qari Khalid and Ismael.
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January - 12 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that 76 militants including three Taliban ‘commanders’ identified as Ehsanullah, Haidar and Qahraman were killed and 14 others arrested in operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Force
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that 76 militants including three Taliban ‘commanders’ identified as Ehsanullah, Haidar and Qahraman were killed and 14 others arrested in operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in the last 24 hours in Nangarhar, Laghman, Nuristan, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Herat, Faryab and Jawzjan Provinces, reports Tolo News on January 13. The mission included six special operations and nine clearance operations in eight provinces. The Afghan Air Force (AAF) conducted 93 flights during this mission.
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January - 14 
Seven Policemen were killed and three others injured in an attack by Taliban militants on a Security Check-Post in Raigi area in Farah District the capital of Farah Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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Seven Policemen were killed and three others injured in an attack by Taliban militants on a Security Check-Post in Raigi area in Farah District the capital of Farah Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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January - 15 
Brigadier General Sayed Musavi, the Afghan Military’s 20th Division Commander in the north confirmed that ten Taliban militants including some key ‘commanders’ were killed and five others were injured in a clearing operation in Chardara District of n
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Brigadier General Sayed Musavi, the Afghan Military’s 20th Division Commander in the north confirmed that ten Taliban militants including some key ‘commanders’ were killed and five others were injured in a clearing operation in Chardara District of northern Kunduz Province on January 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Ten villages were cleared of Taliban’s presence, said Musavi, adding the security forces escaped unhurt in the operation that also resulted in confiscation of some weapons. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’, Zabihullah Mujahid, tweeted that they had killed 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) Personnel in their attack
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January - 15 
Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in Operation Alburz 22 in Baba Nazar and Khalazi areas of Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province on January 15, reports Tolo News.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in Operation Alburz 22 in Baba Nazar and Khalazi areas of Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province on January 15, reports Tolo News.
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January - 16 
Five persons were killed while 45 others were injured in a mortar attack in Khwaja Sabz Push District of Faryab Province on January 16, reports Gandhara. (Unnamed) Local Officials attribute the attack to Taliban who may have targeted a Provincial Del
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Five persons were killed while 45 others were injured in a mortar attack in Khwaja Sabz Push District of Faryab Province on January 16, reports Gandhara. (Unnamed) Local Officials attribute the attack to Taliban who may have targeted a Provincial Delegation, including the Governor, who has been there since January 15 to assess an ongoing military operation.
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January - 16 
Four civilians were killed and 42 others injured in a rocket attack by Taliban militant in Khwaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on Jnauary 16, reports Tolo News.
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Four civilians were killed and 42 others injured in a rocket attack by Taliban militant in Khwaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on Jnauary 16, reports Tolo News.
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January - 16 
Seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a Security Check-Post in Gero District of Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Tolo News. Arms were also recovered later.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a Security Check-Post in Gero District of Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Tolo News. Arms were also recovered later.
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January - 17 
Two Taliban militants were critically injured by Security Forces (SFs) in Qaflatoon village in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pol Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18.
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Two Taliban militants were critically injured by Security Forces (SFs) in Qaflatoon village in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pol Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18.
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January - 18 
6 Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a Police Post in Ganahkhan village near the Farah city the povincial capital of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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6 Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a Police Post in Ganahkhan village near the Farah city the povincial capital of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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January - 18 
Eight Policemen were killed, two others injured in a Taliban attack on a Check Post in Mukhtar Kala area between Greshk and Lashkargarh Districts (exact District not specified) in Helmand Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency. (Unnamed)
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Eight Policemen were killed, two others injured in a Taliban attack on a Check Post in Mukhtar Kala area between Greshk and Lashkargarh Districts (exact District not specified) in Helmand Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency. (Unnamed) Officials suspected that one of the Policemen at the Check Post may have had links with the Taliban.
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January - 18 
Five Taliban militants were killed, and five others injured in ongoing Pamir-17 operation in an unspecified District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps (unnamed) Officials said that confiscated an improvis
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Five Taliban militants were killed, and five others injured in ongoing Pamir-17 operation in an unspecified District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps (unnamed) Officials said that confiscated an improvised explosive device (IED), 300 rounds of Ak-47 ammunition were recovered during the operation
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January - 18 
Four Taliban militants, one Policeman and one civilian killed were killed during clashes in Faryab Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Karim Yurish, Provincial Police Spokesman confirmed the development.
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Four Taliban militants, one Policeman and one civilian killed were killed during clashes in Faryab Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Karim Yurish, Provincial Police Spokesman confirmed the development.
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January - 18 
Two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed in Taliban attack on a Security Post in Anar Dara District of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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Two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed in Taliban attack on a Security Post in Anar Dara District of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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January - 18 
Two suicide bombers belonging to Taliban were killed and a third injured in Jalalabad the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province when their own bomb exploded on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two suicide bombers belonging to Taliban were killed and a third injured in Jalalabad the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province when their own bomb exploded on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, South
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that Taliban had claimed the attack. The MoI revised the death toll at eighteen people killed including fourteen foreigners and four Afghan nationals, adds Khaama Press.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan Spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that seventeen people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan Spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that seventeen people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul the capital of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The death toll included six civilians including one foreigner, and of the nine injured six were Policemen. However, Farid Paikan, Deputy Head of Kam Air airlines, said that eleven staff members, including pilots and guests, had been killed in the attack and some were missing. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban ‘spokesman’, informed through an e-mail, that five Taliban militants had in fact attacked the Hotel at around 10:00pm on January 20. He claimed a large number of foreign security personnel, guests and local guests were killed during the assault. Mujahid said the attack came to an end at around 11:00am January 21. Telecommunication and Information Technology Director for Farah Province Jamaluddin Pachakhail, Afghan Consul General in Pakistan’s Karachi city Abdullah Wahid Poyan and the High Peace Council (HPC) Spokesman Ahmad Farzan were among those killed in the attack, adds Tolo News. Also, according to Tolo News, 43 persons were killed that included eleven Kam Air employees all of whom were foreigners. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported on January 21 that two persons were killed in the same attack with no outfit claiming the attack.
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January - 21 
One person was killed and two others identified as Baz Mohammad Shinwari reporter and Marouf Khail photographer for National Radio Television were injured when Taliban militants fired on them at the Kabul-Torkham highway in Batti Koot District of Nan
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One person was killed and two others identified as Baz Mohammad Shinwari reporter and Marouf Khail photographer for National Radio Television were injured when Taliban militants fired on them at the Kabul-Torkham highway in Batti Koot District of Nangarhar Province on January 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 21 
Sixty-three Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strikes in Barmal and Neka Districts of Paktika Province on January 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Police Chief Colonel Mohammad Azeem Hashmi said that Taliban fatalitie
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Sixty-three Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strikes in Barmal and Neka Districts of Paktika Province on January 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Police Chief Colonel Mohammad Azeem Hashmi said that Taliban fatalities included ‘commander’ Turabi. According to locals US forces also detained a few individuals. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said his troops had escaped unhurt in the air-strikes.
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January - 22 
A Taliban militant sent from Nad Ali District to carry out a suicide attack in Lashkargah the provincial capital of Helmand Province, surrendered to the Police on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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A Taliban militant sent from Nad Ali District to carry out a suicide attack in Lashkargah the provincial capital of Helmand Province, surrendered to the Police on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
Deputy Spokesman for Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan Brigadier General Mohammad Radmanesh stated on January 22 that 49 anti-Government militias including 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, 27 militants including local ‘commanders’ of
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Deputy Spokesman for Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan Brigadier General Mohammad Radmanesh stated on January 22 that 49 anti-Government militias including 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, 27 militants including local ‘commanders’ of Taliban were injured and 17 others were arrested during the military operations in 10 invasive operations that were ongoing in Nangarhar, Logar, Khost, Zabul, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces reports Bakhtar News. Afghan Commando Forces within the last 24 hours had conducted 9 aggressive operations along with Afghan Air Forces who too launched 9 air attacks. Mullah Qayoum a senior ‘commander’ of Taliban militants was killed during an air operation conducted by Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Khak Safed District of Farah Province.
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January - 22 
Eleven Taliban militants including two (unidentified) ‘commanders’ joined the Peace-Process in Sar-e-Pol Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eleven Taliban militants including two (unidentified) ‘commanders’ joined the Peace-Process in Sar-e-Pol Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
Sixty-five Taliban militants were killed, another thirty-two injured in security operations (unit not specified) in Chahardara District in Kunduz Province said an (unnamed) Local Official on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Sixty-five Taliban militants were killed, another thirty-two injured in security operations (unit not specified) in Chahardara District in Kunduz Province said an (unnamed) Local Official on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
56 Taliban militants under leadership of ‘shadow governer’ Mawlavi Abdul Rab have joined the peace process in Koh Band District in Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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56 Taliban militants under leadership of ‘shadow governer’ Mawlavi Abdul Rab have joined the peace process in Koh Band District in Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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January - 23 
Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five
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Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five Taliban leaders visited Islamabad to hold talks with the Pakistani (unnamed) Officials to explore ways for reviving peace talks. Pakistani Officials privy of the development have confirmed to Dawn News that a delegation of the Taliban including Shababuddin Dilawar and Malawi Rasool, came from Qatar to explore prospects of resuming talks.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, three Taliban militants were killed in security operations in Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Meanwhile, three Taliban militants were killed in security operations in Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 23 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that Security Forces (SFs) with support of air and artillery carried out operations killing 113 militants including three Islamic State (IS) militants and three Taliban ‘commanders’, injuring 36 and arresti
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that Security Forces (SFs) with support of air and artillery carried out operations killing 113 militants including three Islamic State (IS) militants and three Taliban ‘commanders’, injuring 36 and arresting 20 others in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Logar, Paktika, Urozgan, Zabul, Farah, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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January - 23 
One person was killed by Taliban militants in the Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One person was killed by Taliban militants in the Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
Taliban militants blew up a major bridge leading disconnecting twelve villages from the Imam Sahib District Center in northern Kunduz Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban militants blew up a major bridge leading disconnecting twelve villages from the Imam Sahib District Center in northern Kunduz Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
Three Taliban militants were killed and another was injured in combined air and ground operations in Spin Masjid area of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Three Taliban militants were killed and another was injured in combined air and ground operations in Spin Masjid area of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 23 
Two Taliban militants arrested in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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Two Taliban militants arrested in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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January - 23 
United States (US) Air Force Major General James Hecker, Commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan and NATO Air Command-Afghanistan has said “The Taliban still has not felt the full brunt of American and Afghan air power”, r
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United States (US) Air Force Major General James Hecker, Commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan and NATO Air Command-Afghanistan has said “The Taliban still has not felt the full brunt of American and Afghan air power”, reports Khaama Press on January 24. According to the Resolute support (RS) reprot quoting the General, the Taliban will face a more aggressive air campaign as U.S. Air Force F-22s, F-16s, B-52s, A-10s and MQ-9s, along with support from Navy F-18s, will join the counter-finance operations.
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January - 24 
Four Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel and six Taliban militants were killed in a clash in the Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province, on January 24 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel and six Taliban militants were killed in a clash in the Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province, on January 24 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 24 
Taliban constructed a township in the Shour Arab area of the Durqad District of northern Takhar Province which was inaugurated on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said the ‘Umrai Township’ had been const
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Taliban constructed a township in the Shour Arab area of the Durqad District of northern Takhar Province which was inaugurated on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said the ‘Umrai Township’ had been constructed in line with the wishes of people and people had began investing in the township.
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January - 27 
Nine Taliban militants including four of Pakistani origin were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province reports Bakhtar News on January 28. No casualties were sustained by th
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Nine Taliban militants including four of Pakistani origin were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province reports Bakhtar News on January 28. No casualties were sustained by the Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 27 
Nine Taliban militants, including four of Pakistani origin, were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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Nine Taliban militants, including four of Pakistani origin, were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 27 
Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Pro
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Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Two of those arrested by NDS were identified as Ajmal and Faridullah involved in collecting weapons and offering financial facilities to Taliban militants in areas of Khogyani and Chaparhar Districts of Nangarhar Province, adds Bakhtar News.
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January - 27 
103 persons were killed and another 235 injured in a suicide attack by Taliban militants near the old Ministry of Interior (MoI) building in Kabul City, the national capital, in Kabul Province, on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants mana
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103 persons were killed and another 235 injured in a suicide attack by Taliban militants near the old Ministry of Interior (MoI) building in Kabul City, the national capital, in Kabul Province, on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to bypass the first checkpoint in two ‘ambulances’ one of which was an ‘escort vehicle’ and other laden with explosives, without raising suspicion and then parked the vehicle in the compound of the Jamhoriat Hospital for 20 minutes before detonating the bomb. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that most of the casualties of the attack were civilian and military staff of the MoI.The Afghan MoI Wais Ahmad Barmak confirmed the death toll and said that Afghan Police forces had suffered heavy casualties in the attack; though he did not disclose exact figure. He confirmed that among the injured there were 30 Policemen, adds Tolo News.Afghan Intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanikzai said that four persons had been arrested in connection with the attack in Kabul on January 27 and five in connection with the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports Tolo News on January 28. “Madrassas, training camps, and safe havens exist beyond Afghanistan's borders. 4,000 tons of explosives from Kunduz and Kapisa have been seized in the past month. Afghanistan does not have the capacity to produce explosives,” he said. According to Stanikzai, one of the suspects involved in the attack in Intercontinental had managed to escape the country, adds Khaama Press.
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January - 27 
103 persons were killed and another 235 injured, in a vehicle suicide bombing attack by Taliban near the old Ministry of Interior building in Kabul City the national capital in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to
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103 persons were killed and another 235 injured, in a vehicle suicide bombing attack by Taliban near the old Ministry of Interior building in Kabul City the national capital in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to bypass the first checkpoint in two ambulances one of which was an escort vehicle and other laden with explosives, without raising suspicion and then parked the vehicle in the compound of the Jamhoriat Hospital for twenty minutes before detonating the bomb. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that most of the casualties of the attack were civilian and military staff of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The Afghan Minister of Interior Wais Ahmad Barmak confirmed the death toll and said that Afghan Police forces had suffered heavy casualties in the attack, however the exact figure was not disclosed. He confirmed that among the injured there were 30 Policemen, adds Tolo News.
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January - 27 
Eight Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a night raid in Alingar District of Laghman Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eight Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a night raid in Alingar District of Laghman Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 27 
Forty-Two Taliban militants were killed and eighteen others were injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations (unit not specified) in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, repor
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Forty-Two Taliban militants were killed and eighteen others were injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations (unit not specified) in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 27 
Four Policemen including the Police Post-Commander killed by Taliban in Maimana in Pashtunkot District of Faryab Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four Policemen including the Police Post-Commander killed by Taliban in Maimana in Pashtunkot District of Faryab Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 27 
Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Prvince on Janu
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Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Prvince on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Two of these arrested by NDS were identified as Ajmal and Faridullah involved in collecting weapons and offering financial facilities to Taliban militants in areas of Khogyani and Chaparhar Districts of Nangarhar Province, adds Bakhtar News.
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January - 28 
42 Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28
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42 Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 28 
Five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a clash when militants attacked a check post in Graeshk district of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Qadeer Bahadurzai, Spokesman for 215
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Five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a clash when militants attacked a check post in Graeshk district of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Qadeer Bahadurzai, Spokesman for 215th Miwand Military Corps, verified the attack and said five soldiers had been killed and two others injured. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Qari Yousaf Ahmad confirmed the Greshk attack and claimed 11 ANA Soldiers had been killed and the check-post was overran by their fighters.
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January - 28 
Taliban splinter faction led by Mullah Rasoul on January 28 condemned the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban splinter faction led by Mullah Rasoul on January 28 condemned the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 29 
One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
Pentagon Spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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Pentagon Spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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January - 29 
States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.Meanwhile, General Joseph
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States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.Meanwhile, General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM), said that the recent attacks by militants in Afghanistan will not impact the US commitment to Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on January 29. "(The attacks do) not impact our commitment to Afghanistan, our commitment to the mission and seeing this through and our commitment about making sure that the Afghan National Security Forces have what they need to deal with this particular enemy," he stated. "As horrible as this is, to me, it strengthens our resolve to help them move forward," he added.
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January - 30 
209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif said that twelve Taliban militants were killed and four others injured when militant base was attacked by Security Forces (SFs) in a ground operation in Qara Shaikhi area of an unspecified D
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209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif said that twelve Taliban militants were killed and four others injured when militant base was attacked by Security Forces (SFs) in a ground operation in Qara Shaikhi area of an unspecified District in Faryab Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
Nine Taliban militants including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Nine Taliban militants including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
Separately, nine Taliban militants, including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Separately, nine Taliban militants, including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
The United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan briefing reporters on his visit to Afghanistan on January 30 said that all militant groups in Afghanistan are ready to the join peace process except the Taliban, reports Tolo News
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The United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan briefing reporters on his visit to Afghanistan on January 30 said that all militant groups in Afghanistan are ready to the join peace process except the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “While in Kabul, I had the opportunity to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and other Government leaders. During each of these meetings, Afghanistan's leadership made it clear to me that despite the recent tragic events, the Afghan Government will continue to work to create the necessary conditions to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table and establish an environment for a sustained peace.... Unfortunately, at this stage everyone but the Taliban appears ready for peace. The Taliban's reprehensible attacks targeting innocent civilians demonstrate that they are not ready to enter into good faith peace negotiations,” said Sullivan.
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January - 30 
Twenty-six Taliban militants were killed and twenty others injured in drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Khaama Press.
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Twenty-six Taliban militants were killed and twenty others injured in drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 31 
Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others including a Taliban ‘local commander’ Ajmal his wife and child were injured in an air-strike (unit not specified) in Shabakthtoe area of Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on
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Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others including a Taliban ‘local commander’ Ajmal his wife and child were injured in an air-strike (unit not specified) in Shabakthtoe area of Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on January 31 according to, 209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. He added that a Humvee military vehicle and one machine gun were also destroyed in the air-strike. Mualvi Ghulam Sakhi, prayer leader of a local mosque however rejected the killing of Taliban in the air-strike and said that five civilians, including his daughter, three children and an elderly man were killed and over ten people injured. Syed Qasem Parsa, Head of the Afghan-Turk hospital, confirmed receiving two dead bodies and thirteen injured people at the hospital. The injured included five men, four children, and four women.
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January - 31 
Taliban ‘commander’ Mullah Yar Mohammad was killed, and four other militants were injured by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kusa Qala area of Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports
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Taliban ‘commander’ Mullah Yar Mohammad was killed, and four other militants were injured by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kusa Qala area of Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports Khaama Press. Two Ak-47 rifles and a motorcycle were recovered.
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