- Afghanistan - Wikipedia
This monarchy lasted almost half a century, until Zahir Shah was overthrown in 1973, following which the Republic of Afghanistan was established Since the late 1970s, Afghanistan's history has been dominated by extensive warfare, including coups, invasions, insurgencies, and civil wars
- Afghanistan | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, Languages . . .
Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, Afghanistan has long been a prize sought by empire builders Its capital and largest city is Kabul
- Taliban conducts public execution in Khost stadium in Afghanistan | AP News
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have carried out a public execution in the eastern city of Khost The Supreme Court says the man executed had killed 13 members of a family, including children, earlier this year
- Afghanistan - The World Factbook
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- Afghanistan | Afghanistan | Todays latest from Al Jazeera
Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps
- Afghanistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since the Taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in South-Central Asia at an important geopolitical location It connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the India n subcontinent
- Fed Up With the Taliban, Pakistan Expels Masses of Afghans
Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has intensified expulsions this year, depriving people of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil
- Afghanistan country profile - BBC News
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country
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