The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel, more than a decade after attacking it
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel, more than a decade after attacking it

Associated Press  

The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel in Kabul, more than a decade after they launched a deadly attack there that killed nine people. The Serena Hotel said Friday it was closing its operations in the Afghan capital on Feb. 1, with the Hotel State Owned Corporation taking over. Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani acknowledged planning the 2008 attack, which killed eight, including U.S. citizen Thor David Hesla. According to information on the finance ministry website, the corporation’s mission is to revive and develop Afghanistan’s hotel industry.

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After Years Of Attacks, Taliban Takes Over Kabul’s Iconic Serena Hotel, Ending 20-Year Run
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After Years Of Attacks, Taliban Takes Over Kabul’s Iconic Serena Hotel, Ending 20-Year Run

ABP News  

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has taken over the management of the prestigious Kabul Serena Hotel, a luxury property previously operated by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development for nearly 20 years. "Since opening in 2005, Kabul Serena Hotel has been an integral part of Kabul's social fabric, an iconic presence in the city, and a symbol of our unwavering commitment …

The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel
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The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel in Kabul, more than …

The Taliban have no legal right to multibillion dollar Afghan fund, says US watchdog
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Taliban have no legal right to multibillion dollar Afghan fund, says US watchdog

Associated Press  

The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan said the Taliban have no legal right to billions of dollars in funding set aside for the country because they are not recognized as its government and are under sanctions. In its latest report issued Friday, the office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, or SIGAR, also said President Donald Trump’s …

Explosion, Shootings at Kabul's 'Chinese Hotel': 3 Attackers Killed, All Guests Rescued, Says Taliban
2 years, 3 months ago

Explosion, Shootings at Kabul's 'Chinese Hotel': 3 Attackers Killed, All Guests Rescued, Says Taliban

News 18  

Afghanistan?s security forces killed three militants who raided a a hotel in Kabul?s Shar-e-Naw, housing Chinese diplomats and investors on Monday, causing an explosion and gunfire. The Taliban, in its statement, said:?The attack on a hotel in Kabul city ended with three attackers being killed by security forces. Meanwhile, an official US report to Congress has expressed doubts about the …

Kabul hotel attack: 6 civilians killed, all four attackers shot dead; Taliban claims responsibility
7 years, 1 month ago

Kabul hotel attack: 6 civilians killed, all four attackers shot dead; Taliban claims responsibility

India TV News  

Kabul hotel attack: 6 civilians killed, all four attackers shot dead; Taliban claims responsibility Terrorists stormed the upscale Intercontinental Hotel here, triggering heavy fighting with security forces that ended on Sunday leaving 10 persons including all four attackers dead. Terrorists stormed the upscale Intercontinental Hotel here, triggering heavy fighting with security forces that ended on Sunday leaving 10 persons including …

Kabul hotel attack: Death toll rises to six, 150 people rescued; Taliban claims responsibility
7 years, 1 month ago

Kabul hotel attack: Death toll rises to six, 150 people rescued; Taliban claims responsibility

Firstpost  

Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kabul killing at least six people, including a foreigner, sparking a twelve hour fight with security forces Kabul: Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kabul killing at least six people, including a foreigner, sparking a twelve hour fight with security forces that left terrified guests scrambling to escape and parts of the building ablaze. …

Nine people killed by Taliban gunmen in top Kabul hotel
10 years, 11 months ago

Nine people killed by Taliban gunmen in top Kabul hotel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taliban gunmen killed nine people, …

21 dead as Taliban storms Kabul hotel
13 years, 8 months ago

21 dead as Taliban storms Kabul hotel

The Hindu  

June 29, 2011 08:17 am | Updated November 17, 2021 01:19 am IST - KABUL Heavily armed Taliban militants stormed a top Kabul hotel, sparking a ferocious battle involving Afghan commandos and a NATO helicopter gunship that left at least 21 dead including the nine attackers. The state-owned 1960s hotel was hosting delegates attending an Afghan security conference and a …

21 Killed In Taliban Assault On Kabul Intercontinental Hotel – India TV
13 years, 8 months ago

21 Killed In Taliban Assault On Kabul Intercontinental Hotel – India TV

India TV News  

Kabul, Jun 29 : Heavily armed Taliban militants stormed a top Kabul hotel, sparking a ferocious battle involving Afghan commandos and a NATO helicopter gunship that left at least 21 dead including the nine attackers. The interior ministry said nine Afghan civilians— mostly hotel workers—and two police officers were killed in the brazen assault and another 18 people were wounded. …

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