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Attacks on Schools in Afghanistan Tripled in 2018, UN Agency
Attacks on schools in Afghanistan tripled between 2017 and 2018, surging from 68 to 192, according to the UN children’s agency, Unicef, the first increase since 2015.
Tuesday, 28 May , 2019 -
Tensions over Wolesi Jirga’s New Speaker still Go on after a Weak
The disagreements between two groups of MPs over the election of the speaker of the Wolesi Jirga, the Lower House of Parliament, are still evident eight days after they attended controversial voting on May 18.
Sunday, 26 May , 2019 -
Afghan Security Forces Mistakenly Kill 6 Civilians in Fight against Afghanistan
An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.
Sunday, 26 May , 2019 -
Heavy Flooding in Afghanistan Kills 24 People in 2 Days
Heavy flooding in Afghanistan killed at least 24 people and injured 11 others in the past 48 hours as a new wave of heavy rains swept parts of the country, Afghan officials said Saturday.
Sunday, 26 May , 2019 -
Afghan Refugees the Victims of Human Trafficking in Netherlands
Over 6,000 people in the Netherlands are the victims of human trafficking every year, two-thirds of whom are coerced into the sex trade, a considerable number of victims are Afghan refugees, according to statistics 2018.
Wednesday, 22 May , 2019 -
A Roadside Blast in Western Afghanistan Left Three Children Killed
Another 20 people wounded in the explosion that went off in a market in Herat province.
Monday, 20 May , 2019 -
U.S. Air Strike Left at least 8 Afghan Police in southern Province
A U.S. air strike killed at least eight policeman in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, a government official said on Friday, the latest casualties from a rise in air and ground operations against the Afghan Taliban.
Sunday, 19 May , 2019 -
US on the Verge of Defeat and will Quit Afghanistan; Taliban
The Taliban’s chief negotiator has claimed that the United States is on the verge of defeat and will quit Afghanistan soon, the Voice of America (VOA) broadcasting service reported on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 15 May , 2019 -
Russia Wants “Balance” of Power in Afghanistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo have discussed, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Venezuela, and Iran Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday, according to reports.
Wednesday, 15 May , 2019 -
Afghanistan Reacted to US Decision to Cut its Allocated Budget for Afghan Military
The US government in the latest move planned to cut $604 million of its allocated budget for Afghanistan military for building US-Mexico border wall.
Tuesday, 14 May , 2019 -
UN Probes Casualty Claims from US Strikes in Afghanistan
The UN’s Afghanistan mission said Monday it was probing allegations of civilian casualties resulting from US air strikes against purported drug-making facilities in western Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 14 May , 2019 -
Afghanistan Arg Vehemently Warned Taliban Group
If the Taliban is not willing to negotiate with the Afghanistan government, military will be taken action against them, said the Deputy Spokesperson to the President
Monday, 13 May , 2019 -
Human Rights Group Accuses Germany of Mistreating Rejected Afghan Refugees
A European watchdog raised concerns after German police allegedly squeezed the genitals of an Afghan deportee. While deportations are professionally conducted, there is room for improvement, the rights committee said.
Monday, 13 May , 2019 -
Vietnam Scenario May be Repeated for Afghanistan if US Pulls out, Gates
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates believes there is a “real risk” that if American troops are pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban might retake control of the country.
Sunday, 12 May , 2019 -
Koch Affiliated Veterans Group Urges Trump to Withdraw from Syria and Afghanistan
A Koch backed advocacy group focused on veterans issues is launching a new effort to pressure President Donald Trump to make good on his campaign commitment to pull US troops out of Afghanistan and Syria.
Saturday, 11 May , 2019 -
Taliban Targeted the US Counterpart NGO in Kabul
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group attacked the organisation because it was involved in “harmful Western activities” inside Afghanistan, without elaborating.
Wednesday, 8 May , 2019 -
Pakistan’s ISI had Hand in Baghlan Province Attack, the Governor
The governor of Baghlan province claimed that the attack carried out on his province was planned by Pakistan security forces (ISI).
Tuesday, 7 May , 2019 -
Afghan Pilots Sent to America for Training Purposes Disappeared
More than 40 Afghan pilots who have been sent to America for training courses have been disappeared, Special Inspector General announced.
Tuesday, 7 May , 2019 -
Taliban Kill 13 in Attack on Police Headquarters in Northern Afghanistan
Afghan forces battled for hours against Taliban insurgents who stormed a police headquarters in the northern city of Pul-e-Khumri, after a suicide bomber blew up his explosive-laden car, killing at least 13 people, officials said on Sunday.
Monday, 6 May , 2019 -
Court Sentenced Noristani to More than One Year Imprisonment and Fine
A primary court in Kabul sentenced Ahmad Yusuf Nuristani to 13 months’ imprisonments and AFs1 million fine for Bribery.
Monday, 6 May , 2019
