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In 1924, the province of Khost, then known as the Southern province, was the site of a rebellion against Emir Amanullah Khan by the Mangal tribe. The rebellion began in March 1924 when Mulla Abd Allah accused a local official of violating Sharia by forbidding a marriage in accordance with a new family law as the father of the bride in question ...
Hundreds of civilians took to the streets in Khost to protest against the incident, chanting anti-Pakistan slogans. [22] In Kunar Province, residents expressed their "dissatisfaction about the Taliban's silence on the attacks." [34] In Nangarhar Province, a number of residents gathered in Ghanikhel to protest the airstrikes. [59]
Khost is located about 150 kilometres south of Kabul.Khost lies on a plateau not below 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in elevation that extends to the east for about 40 kilometres (25 mi) until the Pakistan border.
In addition, the Taliban also abducted 12 civilians in the province's Tsamkani District, charging them for "collaborating with the government". [43] [44] Also on 16 May, a roadside bomb targeting healthcare workers in Khost exploded, injuring six civilians, including the assistant to the Khost Public Health commissioner and three doctors. All ...
Zazi Maidan District, Khost Province: 2 2 The governor of Zazi Maidan District and a bodyguard was shot dead and another 2 were injured in eastern Khost Province. [12] 20 Jalrez District, Maidan Wardak Province: 5 9 At least 5 people were killed and 9 were injured after two bombing attacks. The attacks occurred in Jalrez District, Maidan Wardak ...
The Khost Protection Force (KPF), formally known as the 25th Division by the (Afghan) Ministry of Defence [2] was an Afghan paramilitary group that has been active in eastern Afghanistan. It is the oldest of a number of highly secretive CIA -backed paramilitaries formed following the United States invasion of Afghanistan , in collaboration with ...
Khost Province, Afghanistan: Date: 12 July 2015: Attack type. suicide bombing: Deaths: 33: Injured: 10 ... The Khost suicide bombing occurred on 12 July 2015 [1] ...
Pages in category "Districts of Khost Province" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.