Taliban attacks in Afghanistan

This item appears on page 4 of the November 2020 issue.

Taliban forces attacked Afghani soldiers throughout Afghanistan in a coordinated attack on Sept. 21, killing at least 57, despite ongoing peace talks between the group and the Afghan government that started on Sept. 12 in Doha, Qatar.

The number of Taliban killed was not confirmed but was estimated to be more than 100. Additionally, at least 98 civilians were killed and 230 were injured in Taliban attacks in the month of September.