Taliban fighters have been threatening oil fields around the city of Sar-e Pul as they have stepped up operations with the apparent aim of strengthening their position during peace talks with US officials.

Families in Afghanistan's north seek shelter as Taliban ups pressure

At least 30 people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in northeastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said, in the latest tragedy to strike the war-torn country.

30 killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan: Officials

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Families in Afghanistan's north seek shelter as Taliban ups pressure

30 killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan: Officials