Afghan President Orders Offensive After Attack On Maternity Hospital

The Afghan government ordered a military offensive after a deadly attack on a Kabul maternity hospital, killing 24, including newborns. A suicide bombing at a police funeral in Nagahara and another attack in Paktia further escalated violence, threatening the Afghan peace process. The US-Taliban agreement aimed to reduce violence, but talks stalled. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the hospital attack, while the Taliban denied involvement. President Ghani visited the hospital, condemning the Taliban and pledging military action to protect the nation.

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