Several Taliban took over the IOM compound in mid city Kabul. The assault started in the mid afternoon and battling has been going throughout the night.

Several Taliban took over the IOM compound in mid city Kabul. The assault started in the mid afternoon and battling has been going throughout the night.

Explosions went off in the Shahr-e-Nau neighbourhood in Central Kabul, followed by a firefight. Afghan Channel One TV quoted police as saying a group of assailants had entered the Directorate of the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF).

Multiple explosions have been reported close to the central intelligence office in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Multiple explosions have been reported close to the central intelligence office in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden car into NATO vehicles, killing at least eight Afghan civilians. Two of the victims are reported to be children in the Shah Shaheed residential district of Kabul.

A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden car into NATO vehicles, killing at least eight Afghan civilians. Two of the victims are reported to be children in the Shah Shaheed residential district of Kabul.

The Mine Action Programme of Afghanistan (MAPA) mark the International Day for Mine Awareness with a conference and exhibition displaying samples of deactivated mines and other weapons. In Afghanistan 30 people die every month from mine explosions.

Afghan President Karzai inaugurated the 16th parliament in Kabul. While recalling the last ten years, he criticised ‘foreigners fuelling war’ in the country, but claims to be thankful for foreign help.

Afghan President Karzai inaugurated the 16th parliament in Kabul. While recalling the last ten years, he criticised ‘foreigners fuelling war’ in the country, but claims to be thankful for foreign help.

Afghan President Karzai inaugurated the 16th parliament in Kabul. While recalling the last ten years, he criticised ‘foreigners fuelling war’ in the country, but claims to be thankful for foreign help.

A bus carrying military personnel was the target of a suicide bomber in Kabul. 27 people were injured, with no reported casualties.

An eight hour clash between Afghan Taliban and local Police erupted in Kabul, after two explosions were heard in the city centre. At least five insurgents were killed and four traffic police officers were also wounded in the fighting.

An eight hour clash between Afghan Taliban and local Police erupted in Kabul, after two explosions were heard in the city centre. At least five insurgents were killed and four traffic police officers were also wounded in the fighting.

Demonstrators in Kabul are demanding that the United Nations (UN) stop the Pakistan military and political intervention in the country.

Demonstrators in Kabul are demanding that the United Nations (UN) stop the Pakistan military and political intervention in the country.

2011-2012 winter has been particularly harsh, and distributions were done to help the displaced populations in the Kabul camps. These included blankets, firewood and clothes. Most affected populations were women and children, several of which died.

2011-2012 winter has been particularly harsh, and distributions were done to help the displaced populations in the Kabul camps. These included blankets, firewood and clothes. Most affected populations were women and children, several of which died.

2011-2012 winter has been particularly harsh, and distributions were done to help the displaced populations in the Kabul camps. These included blankets, firewood and clothes. Most affected populations were women and children, several of which died.

Members of the International Security Assistance Force attended the scene after a civilian minibus was hit by a remote-controlled bomb in the Paghman district of Kabul killing eight and wounding five amid growing unrest in near the Afghan capital.

Members of the International Security Assistance Force attended the scene after a civilian minibus was hit by a remote-controlled bomb in the Paghman district of Kabul killing eight and wounding five amid growing unrest in near the Afghan capital.

Members of the US Military celebrate Independence Day in Kabul, Afghanistan. Independence Day is a holiday in the United States commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Photographer: Lena Dirbashi.

Members of the US Military celebrate Independence Day in Kabul, Afghanistan. Independence Day is a holiday in the United States commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Photographer: Lena Dirbashi.

Members of the US Military celebrate Independence Day in Kabul, Afghanistan. Independence Day is a holiday in the United States commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Photographer: Lena Dirbashi.

Taliban insurgents claimed a suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, shortly after US President Barack Obama left the city after an overnight visit.

Taliban insurgents claimed a suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, shortly after US President Barack Obama left the city after an overnight visit.

Taliban insurgents claimed a suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, shortly after US President Barack Obama left the city after an overnight visit.