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| The following report compiles all significant security incidents confirmed by New York Times reporters throughout Afghanistan for the month. It is necessarily incomplete as many local officials refuse to confirm casualty information. The report includes government claims of insurgent casualty figures, but in most cases these cannot be independently verified by The Times. Similarly, the reports do not include Taliban claims for their attacks on the government unless they can be verified. Both sides routinely inflate casualty totals for their opponents. | The following report compiles all significant security incidents confirmed by New York Times reporters throughout Afghanistan for the month. It is necessarily incomplete as many local officials refuse to confirm casualty information. The report includes government claims of insurgent casualty figures, but in most cases these cannot be independently verified by The Times. Similarly, the reports do not include Taliban claims for their attacks on the government unless they can be verified. Both sides routinely inflate casualty totals for their opponents. |
| At least 143 pro-government forces and 24 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week, as peace negotiations kicked off in Qatar between the Afghan government and the Taliban. The deadliest attack took place in Nangarhar Province, where the Taliban attacked security outposts in Hesarak District, killing 14 police officers and wounding 15 others. Local officials claimed that 16 Taliban members were killed and 15 others were wounded. Earlier in the week, 13 security forces were killed when a Taliban infiltrator poisoned his colleagues at a military base in the Puli Matani area of Pul-e-Alam, the provincial capital. The entire unit was wiped out in the attack, and the insurgents took the weapons and equipment in the outpost. | |
| [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] | |
| Sept. 17 Baghlan Province: six police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Dasht-e-Khwaja Alwan area of Pul-i-Kumri City, the provincial capital, killing six police officers and wounding five others. The Taliban captured and burned the outpost. | |
| Sept. 17 Nangarhar Province: 14 security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in Hesarak District, killing 14 police officers and wounding 15 others. Local officials claimed that 16 Taliban members were killed and 15 others were wounded. The insurgents captured three security outposts, but they were recaptured later. | |
| Sept. 17 Nangarhar Province: eight security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked four security outposts in the Qilgho area of Khogyani District, killing five pro-government militia members and three local police officers. Six security forces went missing after the attack. | |
| Sept. 17 Nangarhar Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in Shirzad District, killing one police officer and wounding three others. | |
| Sept. 17 Uruzgan Province: three security forces and one civilian killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the house of a pro-government militia commander in Gizab District, killing Sultan Mohammad, the commander, as well as his two sons and a female family member. Three police officers were also wounded. | |
| Sept. 17 Badghis Province: one police officer killed | |
| While heading home, one police officer was shot and killed by the Taliban in the village of Jar-e-Sakhi in Qala-e-Naw city, the provincial capital. | |
| Sept. 17 Bamiyan Province: one civilian killed | |
| A hand grenade exploded when a group of people were working in a potato field in the Foladi Valley of Bamiyan City, the provincial capital, killing one child and wounding 10 civilians. | |
| Sept. 17 Badghis Province: three police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Qadis District, killing three police officers and wounding six police officers and two pro-government militia members. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban members were killed, while part of the district governor’s office was burned down by insurgents. | |
| Sept. 16 Balkh Province: five civilians killed | |
| In Charking District, a number of civilians and farmers were armed by the government to resist the Taliban, who surrounded a house in the Kalan Qala village of the district and killed five civilians, including a woman. Two other civilians were wounded. | |
| Sept. 16 Badghis province: two civilians killed | |
| A former police officer and one civilian were shot and killed by a police officer after a brief verbal dispute in the police headquarters of Qadis District. Two other civilians were wounded and the attacker was arrested and questioned by police. | |
| Sept. 16 Baghlan Province: two police officers killed | |
| The Taliban ambushed a military convoy in the Sorkh Kotal area of Pul-i-Kumri City, killing two police officers and wounding two others. A Humvee was also destroyed in the ambush. | |
| Sept. 16 Kunduz Province: eight security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts close to the center of Dasht-e-Archi District, capturing two outposts. Five pro-government militia members and three local police officers were killed, while one local police officer was wounded. All security forces in the outpost were either killed or wounded, and the insurgents burned down one outpost with weapons and equipment inside. | |
| Sept. 15 Kabul Province: one security force killed | |
| A police sergeant was shot and killed by two attackers on a motorcycle in the Kota-e-Sangi area of Kabul City, the capital. The attackers managed to escape from the area. | |
| Sept. 15 Kabul Province: one security force killed | |
| A member of the National Directorate of Security was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Eighth Police District of Kabul City. | |
| Sept. 15 Badghis Province: one civilian killed | |
| One civilian was killed and another was wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in the First Police District of Qala-e-Naw City. | |
| Sept. 15 Balkh Province: one soldier killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Qazagh village of Zareh District, killing one soldier and wounding another. Local officials claimed that four Taliban members were killed in the battle. | |
| Sept. 15 Baghlan Province: four police officers killed | |
| The Taliban ambushed a military convoy in the Chashma-e-Shir area of Pul-i-Kumri City, killing four police officers. | |
| Sept. 15 Kunduz Province: two security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Joey Begum and Qirghiz villages of Imam Sahib District, killing two local police officers and capturing three outposts in the area. | |
| Sept. 15 Nangarhar Province: one security force killed | |
| A bomb attached to a military vehicle exploded in the Second Police District of Jalalabad City, the provincial capital, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security and wounding three others. | |
| Sept. 15 Baghlan Province: three security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked and captured a security outpost in Borka District, killing two local police officers and one pro-government militia member. One member of the security forces was wounded, and the Taliban seized all weapons and equipment in the outpost. | |
| Sept. 15 Herat Province: one police officer killed | |
| Afghan security forces were attacked by the Taliban in the village of Tawbaryan in Injil District, killing one police officer and wounding another. | |
| Sept. 14 Badghis Province: five civilians killed | |
| While traveling to Qala-e-Naw City, five civilians, including a former Afghan senator, were shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the village of Mobarak Shah in Aab Kamari District. | |
| Sep. 14 Badghis Province: two police officers killed | |
| The Taliban shot and killed two police officers taking public transportation in the village of Laman in Qala-e-Naw City. | |
| Sept. 14 Logar Province: one civilian and one police officer killed | |
| In the Gumanran area of Muhammad Agha District, the Taliban attacked the house of Ahmad Wais Abdul Rahimzai, the governor of Baraki Barak District. The governor survived the attack, but one of his bodyguards and one of his brothers were killed, while another brother of his was wounded. | |
| Sept. 14 Herat Province: two soldiers killed | |
| Two soldiers were killed and three others were wounded during a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters in the village of Arwige in Chisht District. The Afghan air force then targeted Taliban positions, killing an estimated 17 insurgent fighters and wounding 12. | |
| Sept. 14 Herat Province: three soldiers killed | |
| A Taliban car bomb targeted an army outpost in the village of Aziz Abad in Zawol District, killing three soldiers and wounding two others. Clashes continued after the explosion and local officials claimed that 10 Taliban fighters were killed. | |
| Sept. 14 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Qalat area of Jurm District, killing four security forces, including three local police officers and one national police officer. Six additional officers were wounded. | |
| Sept. 14 Samangan Province: three security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the east of Dara-e-Suf Bala District, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others. | |
| Sept. 14 Kunar Province: one soldier killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Ghakhi Kandaw area of Marawari District, killing one soldier and wounding four others. | |
| Sept. 13 Kunduz Province: one security force killed | |
| One police officer was killed, and five others were wounded when a Taliban roadside bomb hit their vehicle in the Gala Tepa area of Ali Abad District. | |
| Sept. 13 Balkh Province: one security force killed | |
| The Taliban ambushed a military convoy in the Nahr-e-Shahi District, killing one pro-government militia member and wounding five others. Three military vehicles were also destroyed in the attack. | |
| Sept. 13 Badghis Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security forces in the village of Chehelgazi in Moqor District, killing one police officer. | |
| Sept. 13 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in Argo District with suppressor guns, killing one police officer, one soldier and two members of the National Directorate of Security. | |
| Sept. 13 Ghor Province: four soldiers killed | |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the village of Shiniyah of Dawlat Yar District, killing four soldiers. | |
| Sept. 13 Kapisa Province: five police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in Tagab District, killing five police officers and wounding seven others. | |
| Sept. 13 Ghazni Province: three police officers killed | |
| Three police officers were shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Naw Abad area of Ghazni City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape the scene. | |
| Sept. 13 Herat Province: one police officer killed | |
| A traffic police officer was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Seventh Police District of Herat City, the provincial capital. | |
| Sept. 13 Badghis Province: five soldiers killed | |
| Five soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb hit their Humvee in the village of Dehestan in Aab Kamari District. | |
| Sept. 12 Badghis Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the village of Zad Ghaibi in Qadis District, killing one police officer and wounding four others. Local authorities claimed that four Taliban members were also killed. | |
| Sept. 12 Kunduz Province: five security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Shinwariha area of Kunduz City, the provincial capital, killing three police officers and two local police officers. An additional four officers were wounded. | |
| Sept. 12 Herat Province: one soldier killed | |
| A soldier was shot and killed by the Taliban in front of his family when he was traveling in the village of Chehel Dokhtaran in Koshk-e-Robat Sangi District. The Taliban also beat the soldier’s wife and mother. | |
| Sept. 12 Baghlan Province: three police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Chashma-e-Shir area of Pul-i-Kumri City, killing three police officers and wounding three others. | |
| Sept. 12 Sar-i-Pul Province: two security forces killed | |
| The Taliban ambushed security forces in the Korak-e-Moghul area of Sar-i-Pul City, the provincial capital, killing two pro-government militia members. The insurgents seized their weapons as well. | |
| Sept. 12 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | |
| A truck full of explosives was targeting a police outpost in the Surbaghal area of Maiwand District, but security forces opened fire on the truck, causing it to explode. One police officer was killed and three others were wounded. | |
| Sept. 11 Logar Province: 13 security forces killed | |
| A Taliban infiltrator poisoned his colleagues at a military base in the Puli Matani area of Pul-e-Alam, the provincial capital. The Taliban then attacked the base, beheading 13 pro-government militia members and taking five others prisoner. The entire unit was wiped out in the attack, and the insurgents took the weapons and equipment in the outpost. | |
| Sept. 11 Kandahar Province: two security forces killed | |
| Unknown gunmen killed a police officer and a soldier in front of their house in Daman District. Officials have launched an investigation into the incident. | |
| Sept. 11 Uruzgan Province: two civilians killed | |
| Unknown gunmen killed a farmer and his teenage son at his farm in western Tarin Kot, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. | |
| Sept. 11 Ghor Province: three soldiers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the village of Maidan-e-Barrah Khana in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital, killing soldiers. Local officials claimed that five Taliban members were killed in the battle. | |
| Sept. 11 Herat Province: three civilians killed | |
| Unknown gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on civilians in the Jibrail area of Herat City, the provincial capital, killing three civilians and wounding six others, including women. | |
| Sept. 11 Herat Province: one police officer killed | |
| One police officer was shot and killed by the Taliban in the center of Obeh District. | |
| Sept. 11 Badakhshan Province: one security force killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the houses of a pro-government militia member in the Pitawak village of Darayem District, killing the militia member and wounding two civilians. | |
| Sept. 11 Badghis Province: one police officer and one civilian killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the center of Qadis District, killing one civilian and one police officer. Five people, including three police officers and two civilians, were wounded. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban fighters were also killed. | |
| Sept. 11 Parwan Province: four police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Joy Dukhtar area of Siahgird District, killing four police officers and wounding another. Local officials claimed that five Taliban fighters were also killed. | |
| Sept. 11 Kandahar Province: two civilians killed | |
| A Taliban roadside bomb hit a motorcycle in the Anzargi area of Shawalikot District, killing two civilians. | |
| Sept. 11 Baghlan Province: four security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked Bash Allah Dad village in Baghlan-e-Markazi District, killing four local police officers, wounding another, and taking five others prisoner before capturing the village and security outpost. | |
| At least 36 pro-government forces and 38 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Kabul city, where the convoy of the senior vice president, Amrullah Saleh, was targeted by a roadside bomb near Taimani Square. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. In Nangarhar Province, six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. | At least 36 pro-government forces and 38 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Kabul city, where the convoy of the senior vice president, Amrullah Saleh, was targeted by a roadside bomb near Taimani Square. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. In Nangarhar Province, six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. |
| [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] | [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] |
| Sept. 10 Khost Province: two soldiers and two civilians killed | Sept. 10 Khost Province: two soldiers and two civilians killed |
| A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded during a wedding reception in the Kundi area of Khost City, the provincial capital. Two civilians and two soldiers were killed in the explosion. | A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded during a wedding reception in the Kundi area of Khost City, the provincial capital. Two civilians and two soldiers were killed in the explosion. |
| Sept. 10 Kandahar Province: three police officers killed | Sept. 10 Kandahar Province: three police officers killed |
| After police gleaned intelligence that a mini-truck was laden with explosives, they began shooting at the vehicle, which was targeting a police outpost in the Delahor area of Arghandab District. Three police officers were killed and 10 others were wounded in the subsequent explosion. | After police gleaned intelligence that a mini-truck was laden with explosives, they began shooting at the vehicle, which was targeting a police outpost in the Delahor area of Arghandab District. Three police officers were killed and 10 others were wounded in the subsequent explosion. |
| Sept. 10 Badakhshan Province: three soldiers killed | Sept. 10 Badakhshan Province: three soldiers killed |
| A Taliban Red Unit equipped with night-vision goggles and firearm suppressors attacked a military base in the Sar-e-Tangi area of Kishem District, killing three soldiers over four hours of fighting. | A Taliban Red Unit equipped with night-vision goggles and firearm suppressors attacked a military base in the Sar-e-Tangi area of Kishem District, killing three soldiers over four hours of fighting. |
| Sept. 9 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed | Sept. 9 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed |
| The Taliban ambushed pro-government militia members in the Miliwai Dara area of Argo District, killing four militia members. | The Taliban ambushed pro-government militia members in the Miliwai Dara area of Argo District, killing four militia members. |
| Sept. 9 Kabul Province: 10 civilians killed | Sept. 9 Kabul Province: 10 civilians killed |
| Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s senior vice president and a staunch opponent of the Taliban, survived a bombing that targeted his convoy in the capital. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. | Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s senior vice president and a staunch opponent of the Taliban, survived a bombing that targeted his convoy in the capital. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. |
| Sept. 9 Herat Province: one security force killed | Sept. 9 Herat Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the center of Golran District. A civilian was also wounded when security forces opened fire on the insurgents. | The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the center of Golran District. A civilian was also wounded when security forces opened fire on the insurgents. |
| Sept. 9 Badghis Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 9 Badghis Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban kidnapped and killed the wife of a soldier who was working in Ghor Province, in the village of Darra-e-Taimani in Qala-e-Naw, the provincial capital. | The Taliban kidnapped and killed the wife of a soldier who was working in Ghor Province, in the village of Darra-e-Taimani in Qala-e-Naw, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 9 Herat Province: three soldiers killed | Sept. 9 Herat Province: three soldiers killed |
| Three soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in the town of Islam Qala in Kohsan District, when two of their colleagues opened fire on fellow soldiers who were sleeping. The attackers joined the Taliban after the attack with rifles seized from the outpost. | Three soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in the town of Islam Qala in Kohsan District, when two of their colleagues opened fire on fellow soldiers who were sleeping. The attackers joined the Taliban after the attack with rifles seized from the outpost. |
| Sept. 8 Helmand Province: four police officers killed | Sept. 8 Helmand Province: four police officers killed |
| A Taliban infiltrator shot and killed four of his colleagues in the Apashsk outpost in Greshk District before joining insurgents. | A Taliban infiltrator shot and killed four of his colleagues in the Apashsk outpost in Greshk District before joining insurgents. |
| Sept. 8 Kunduz Province: six security forces killed | Sept. 8 Kunduz Province: six security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Dasht-e-Archi District, where fighting continued for eight hours. Three police officers were killed and another was wounded when the Taliban captured a security outpost in the district center. After forces on the ground requested air support, the outpost was mistakenly bombed by the Afghan air force, killing three soldiers. Local officials claimed that nine Taliban members were killed and four others were wounded. | The Taliban attacked the center of Dasht-e-Archi District, where fighting continued for eight hours. Three police officers were killed and another was wounded when the Taliban captured a security outpost in the district center. After forces on the ground requested air support, the outpost was mistakenly bombed by the Afghan air force, killing three soldiers. Local officials claimed that nine Taliban members were killed and four others were wounded. |
| Sept. 8 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 8 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the village of Poshta-e-Anttan in the center of Jawand District, killing one soldier. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban members also were killed. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the village of Poshta-e-Anttan in the center of Jawand District, killing one soldier. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban members also were killed. |
| Sept. 7 Uruzgan Province: two civilians killed | Sept. 7 Uruzgan Province: two civilians killed |
| Two civilians were blown up by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Chinarto District; one of them was killed and the other was wounded. When another vehicle was transferring the wounded man, it was hit by another roadside bomb, killing him and wounding his companion. | Two civilians were blown up by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Chinarto District; one of them was killed and the other was wounded. When another vehicle was transferring the wounded man, it was hit by another roadside bomb, killing him and wounding his companion. |
| Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed |
| A motorcycle hit a roadside bomb in the Kuzmanda area of Zari District, killing one civilian and wounding another. | A motorcycle hit a roadside bomb in the Kuzmanda area of Zari District, killing one civilian and wounding another. |
| Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed the head of the district council of Zari in the center of Dand District before escaping the area. | The Taliban shot and killed the head of the district council of Zari in the center of Dand District before escaping the area. |
| Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban threw a grenade at police headquarters in Shirin Tagab District, killing one police officer and wounding another before the insurgents escaped from the area. | The Taliban threw a grenade at police headquarters in Shirin Tagab District, killing one police officer and wounding another before the insurgents escaped from the area. |
| Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the center of Kohistan District, killing one soldier and one civilian over three hours of fighting. An additional soldier was wounded. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the center of Kohistan District, killing one soldier and one civilian over three hours of fighting. An additional soldier was wounded. |
| Sept. 7 Kunar Province: one member of N.D.S. and two children killed | Sept. 7 Kunar Province: one member of N.D.S. and two children killed |
| A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Nisha Gam village of Ghazi Abad District, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security and two children. Three civilians were wounded. | A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Nisha Gam village of Ghazi Abad District, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security and two children. Three civilians were wounded. |
| Sept. 7 Nimroz Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Nimroz Province: one police officer killed |
| A police vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Makaki area of Kang District, killing one police officer and wounding two others. | A police vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Makaki area of Kang District, killing one police officer and wounding two others. |
| Sept. 7 Laghman Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Laghman Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Jaibon area of Alishing District, killing one police officer and wounding three others. After ground forces requested air support, army helicopters targeted Taliban locations, killing 20 Taliban fighters, according to local officials. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Jaibon area of Alishing District, killing one police officer and wounding three others. After ground forces requested air support, army helicopters targeted Taliban locations, killing 20 Taliban fighters, according to local officials. |
| Sept. 6 Kunduz Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 6 Kunduz Province: three civilians killed |
| A mortar hit a house during a military operation in the Kamal village of Dasht-e-Archi District, killing three civilians, including a woman. It was not clear if the mortar was fired by government or insurgent forces. | A mortar hit a house during a military operation in the Kamal village of Dasht-e-Archi District, killing three civilians, including a woman. It was not clear if the mortar was fired by government or insurgent forces. |
| Sept. 6 Nangarhar Province: six civilians killed | Sept. 6 Nangarhar Province: six civilians killed |
| Six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. | Six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. |
| Sept. 6 Faryab Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 6 Faryab Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Second Police District of Maimana City, the provincial capital, killing one civilian and wounding two security forces and an additional civilian. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Second Police District of Maimana City, the provincial capital, killing one civilian and wounding two security forces and an additional civilian. |
| Sept. 6 Kandahar Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 6 Kandahar Province: three civilians killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed three civilians who were working in a special unit as service providers in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape from the area. | The Taliban shot and killed three civilians who were working in a special unit as service providers in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape from the area. |
| Sept. 6 Sar-i-Pul Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 6 Sar-i-Pul Province: one civilian killed |
| A farmer was killed by a bomb planted in a wheatfield by the Taliban in the Masjid-e-Sabz village of Sancharak District. The insurgents accused the man of being part of a pro-government militia. | A farmer was killed by a bomb planted in a wheatfield by the Taliban in the Masjid-e-Sabz village of Sancharak District. The insurgents accused the man of being part of a pro-government militia. |
| Sept. 5 Herat Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 5 Herat Province: three civilians killed |
| A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the village of Band-e-Ali of Dawlat Yar District, killing three civilians, who had been selling chickens out of their truck. | A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the village of Band-e-Ali of Dawlat Yar District, killing three civilians, who had been selling chickens out of their truck. |
| Sept. 5 Ghor Province: one security force killed | Sept. 5 Ghor Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a pro-government militia member in the center of Du Layna District. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were killed in the ambush of security forces. | The Taliban shot and killed a pro-government militia member in the center of Du Layna District. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were killed in the ambush of security forces. |
| Sept. 5 Kapisa Province: two security forces and one civilian killed | Sept. 5 Kapisa Province: two security forces and one civilian killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Payndakhil village of Tagab District, killing two pro-government militia members and one civilian who were passing through the area. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were also killed in the battle. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Payndakhil village of Tagab District, killing two pro-government militia members and one civilian who were passing through the area. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were also killed in the battle. |
| Sept. 5 Parwan Province: one civilian and one police officer killed | Sept. 5 Parwan Province: one civilian and one police officer killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a police officer and a civilian accompanying him to work in the Aqtash village of Sayedkhil District. | The Taliban shot and killed a police officer and a civilian accompanying him to work in the Aqtash village of Sayedkhil District. |
| At least 45 pro-government forces and 27 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week, as the government declared all obstacles to peace talks cleared, with negotiations expected to resume shortly. The deadliest attack took place in Kandahar Province, where a van was hit by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. Later in the week, in Khost Province, a vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City, the provincial capital, while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. | At least 45 pro-government forces and 27 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week, as the government declared all obstacles to peace talks cleared, with negotiations expected to resume shortly. The deadliest attack took place in Kandahar Province, where a van was hit by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. Later in the week, in Khost Province, a vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City, the provincial capital, while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. |
| Sept. 3 Khost Province: six police officers killed | Sept. 3 Khost Province: six police officers killed |
| A vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. | A vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. |
| Sept. 3 Paktia Province: two civilians killed | Sept. 3 Paktia Province: two civilians killed |
| Two religious scholars were kidnapped and later killed by Taliban fighters in the Nozi Khwla area of Chamkani District. | Two religious scholars were kidnapped and later killed by Taliban fighters in the Nozi Khwla area of Chamkani District. |
| Sept. 3 Nangarhar Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 3 Nangarhar Province: three civilians killed |
| A roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Dargay area of Pachiragam District, killing three civilians and wounding another. | A roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Dargay area of Pachiragam District, killing three civilians and wounding another. |
| Sept. 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed | Sept. 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the Laman village of Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. | The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the Laman village of Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 2 Ghazni Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 2 Ghazni Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban ambushed a group of police officers in the center of Andar District, abducting two wounded officers, one of whom they later killed. | The Taliban ambushed a group of police officers in the center of Andar District, abducting two wounded officers, one of whom they later killed. |
| Sept. 2 Kabul Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 2 Kabul Province: one soldier killed |
| A police officer was shot and killed by an unknown gunman near his house in the Bagh-e-Chehel Sotoon area of Kabul City, the capital. | A police officer was shot and killed by an unknown gunman near his house in the Bagh-e-Chehel Sotoon area of Kabul City, the capital. |
| Sept. 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: six civilians killed | Sept. 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: six civilians killed |
| Six children between the ages of 1 and 12 were killed when a bomb inside their house exploded in the Taliban-controlled Gajawi village of Sancharak District. Officials suspect the father of being associated with the Taliban and having the bomb in his home. | Six children between the ages of 1 and 12 were killed when a bomb inside their house exploded in the Taliban-controlled Gajawi village of Sancharak District. Officials suspect the father of being associated with the Taliban and having the bomb in his home. |
| Sept. 1 Paktia Province: three security forces killed | Sept. 1 Paktia Province: three security forces killed |
| A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the headquarters of the Public Protection Force in Gardiz, the provincial capital. The main entrance to the compound was targeted and two suicide bombers tried to enter before they were shot. Three members of the Public Protection Forces were killed and eight others were wounded. | A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the headquarters of the Public Protection Force in Gardiz, the provincial capital. The main entrance to the compound was targeted and two suicide bombers tried to enter before they were shot. Three members of the Public Protection Forces were killed and eight others were wounded. |
| Sept. 1 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed |
| Rahmat Shah, the acting director of the National Directorate of Security for Arghistan District, was killed when a bomb attached to his vehicle detonated in the center of the district. One of his bodyguards was also wounded in the explosion. | Rahmat Shah, the acting director of the National Directorate of Security for Arghistan District, was killed when a bomb attached to his vehicle detonated in the center of the district. One of his bodyguards was also wounded in the explosion. |
| Sept. 1 Kunduz Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Kunduz Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a 45-year-old female police officer in the Shorakhak area of the First Police District of Kunduz City, the provincial capital. | The Taliban shot and killed a 45-year-old female police officer in the Shorakhak area of the First Police District of Kunduz City, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 1 Faryab Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Faryab Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Qaisar District, killing one police officer. Local authorities claimed that 11 Taliban fighters were killed in the clash. | The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Qaisar District, killing one police officer. Local authorities claimed that 11 Taliban fighters were killed in the clash. |
| Sept. 1 Jowzjan Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 1 Jowzjan Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked a military base in the Ali Abad village of Faizabad district, killing one soldier during an hour of fighting. | The Taliban attacked a military base in the Ali Abad village of Faizabad district, killing one soldier during an hour of fighting. |
| Sept. 1 Farah Province: two soldiers killed | Sept. 1 Farah Province: two soldiers killed |
| Two soldiers were killed and another was wounded when their Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the village of Mil 73 in Anar-Darra District. | Two soldiers were killed and another was wounded when their Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the village of Mil 73 in Anar-Darra District. |
| Aug. 31 Balkh Province: four security forces killed | Aug. 31 Balkh Province: four security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Koshenda District, killing four pro-government militia members and wounding a police officer. | The Taliban attacked the center of Koshenda District, killing four pro-government militia members and wounding a police officer. |
| Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Chawni area of Shindand District, wounding two soldiers. When another unit was trying to reach and evacuate the wounded, their vehicle was blown up by a second roadside bomb, killing one soldier and wounding another. | A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Chawni area of Shindand District, wounding two soldiers. When another unit was trying to reach and evacuate the wounded, their vehicle was blown up by a second roadside bomb, killing one soldier and wounding another. |
| Aug. 31 Wardak Province: four police officers killed | Aug. 31 Wardak Province: four police officers killed |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Kashmiri Qala area of Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital, killing four police officers. | A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Kashmiri Qala area of Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital, killing four police officers. |
| Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed |
| A Humvee carrying border forces hit a roadside bomb in the village of Gala-Chah in Golran District, killing one soldier and wounding another. | A Humvee carrying border forces hit a roadside bomb in the village of Gala-Chah in Golran District, killing one soldier and wounding another. |
| Aug. 31 Baghlan Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 31 Baghlan Province: one police officer killed |
| While bringing food to his outpost, a local police commander was shot and killed by the Taliban in the Hawly area of Dahana-e-Ghori District. | While bringing food to his outpost, a local police commander was shot and killed by the Taliban in the Hawly area of Dahana-e-Ghori District. |
| Aug. 30 Balkh Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 30 Balkh Province: one police officer killed |
| Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ninth Police District of Mazar-e-Sharif City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. | Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ninth Police District of Mazar-e-Sharif City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. |
| Aug. 30 Balkh Province: three security forces killed | Aug. 30 Balkh Province: three security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the Koshenda district center, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others over several hours of fighting, during which the governor’s office was destroyed. | The Taliban attacked the Koshenda district center, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others over several hours of fighting, during which the governor’s office was destroyed. |
| Aug. 29 Paktia Province: four security forces and one civilian killed | Aug. 29 Paktia Province: four security forces and one civilian killed |
| A vehicle carrying pro-government militia members was hit by a roadside mine planted by the Taliban in the Narai Kotal area of Patan District, killing four pro-government militia members and one civilian. | A vehicle carrying pro-government militia members was hit by a roadside mine planted by the Taliban in the Narai Kotal area of Patan District, killing four pro-government militia members and one civilian. |
| Aug. 29 Khost Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 29 Khost Province: one police officer killed |
| Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ghrombai area of Khost City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. | Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ghrombai area of Khost City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. |
| Aug. 29 Nangarhar Province: three security forces killed | Aug. 29 Nangarhar Province: three security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Merzakhel area of Khogyani District, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others. Local authorities claimed that six Taliban fighters were also killed in the clash. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Merzakhel area of Khogyani District, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others. Local authorities claimed that six Taliban fighters were also killed in the clash. |
| Aug. 29 Balkh Province: one security force killed | Aug. 29 Balkh Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Shahab area of Balkh District, killing one pro-government militia member and wounding two others. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Shahab area of Balkh District, killing one pro-government militia member and wounding two others. |
| Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| One Soldier was shot and killed by a Taliban marksman in the village of Sang-e-Atash in Moqor District. | One Soldier was shot and killed by a Taliban marksman in the village of Sang-e-Atash in Moqor District. |
| Aug. 28 Kandahar Province: 12 civilians killed | Aug. 28 Kandahar Province: 12 civilians killed |
| A van hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. | A van hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. |
| Aug. 28 Faryab Province: three civilians killed | Aug. 28 Faryab Province: three civilians killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts and used civilian houses as shields in the Yangi Qala District. Then Afghan soldiers fired a mortar, which hit one of the houses, killing three children. | The Taliban attacked security outposts and used civilian houses as shields in the Yangi Qala District. Then Afghan soldiers fired a mortar, which hit one of the houses, killing three children. |
| Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked security forces in the village of Kotal-e-Shab-Bashak in Qala-e-Naw City, killing one soldier. | The Taliban attacked security forces in the village of Kotal-e-Shab-Bashak in Qala-e-Naw City, killing one soldier. |
| Aug. 28 Balkh Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Balkh Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked two military bases in the Sharak Turkmania area of Nahr-e-Shahi District, killing one soldier. | The Taliban attacked two military bases in the Sharak Turkmania area of Nahr-e-Shahi District, killing one soldier. |
| Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kabul, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Nangarhar, Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost and Asadullah Timoory from Herat. | Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kabul, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Nangarhar, Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost and Asadullah Timoory from Herat. |