The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

The 67-year-old will be leading the investigation into alleged unlawful killings by British Armed Forces.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave said the allegations against the UK armed forces are ‘extremely serious’.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

At least 13 killed as strong earthquake rocks Afghanistan and Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed and more than 90 injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck late on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

Sleepless night after Pakistan, Afghanistan quake kills 13

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck much of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan has killed at least 13 people and injured scores in both countries

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Probe begins into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave is expected to announce a call for evidence of illegal activity in the war-torn nation

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, nine of them in Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed and more than 90 injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck late on Tuesday, government officials said.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Mr Justice Haddon-Cave will officially launch the inquiry relating to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

UK inquiry vows to get to bottom of Afghan extra-judicial killings' allegations

The chair of a public inquiry examining "extremely serious" allegations that British armed forces carried out dozens of extra-judicial killings in Afghanistan said on Wednesday that any soldiers who had broken the law should face investigation.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

9 killed as strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and offices

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Quake hits Afghanistan, rattles Pakistan and India

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has rattled much of Afghanistan and Pakistan, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023