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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 -
Russia and Uzbekistan Agreed to Counter Drug Trafficking from Afghanistan
Russia and Uzbekistan agreed to run a mutual plan to prevent drug trafficking and terrorism in Afghanistan.
Saturday, 4 May , 2019 -
Taliban Rejects Calls for Ramadan Truce in Afghanistan
The Taliban in Afghanistan has rejected calls for a Ramadan ceasefire and attacked the traditional council, or loya jirga, which made the proposal.
Saturday, 4 May , 2019 -
The Islamic Bank of Afghanistan, A Wide Cover for Terrorist Activities
Centers in Afghanistan which apparently activated in cultural, economical and education fields but indeed their activities are in accordance with some Arab nations’ interest, news sources say.
Tuesday, 30 April , 2019 -
Afghanistan opens peace summit amid talks with U.S., Taliban
More than 3,200 delegates opened Afghanistan’s grand council Monday as leaders throughout the country hope to find some consensus on peace negotiations with the Taliban.
Tuesday, 30 April , 2019 -
US, Afghanistan Agree on Need for Intra-Afghan Dialogue With Taliban
Ghani and Khalilzad emphasized the importance of an intra-Afghan dialogue in a meeting Saturday evening between the two in Kabul.
Sunday, 28 April , 2019 -
Afghanistan’s Troubled Peace process to be Discussed in Loya Jirga
Afghanistan on Monday will convene a rare “loya jirga” — a massive meeting for delegates from across the country to discuss the war and US efforts to forge a peace deal with the Taliban.
Saturday, 27 April , 2019 -
Foreign Forces Withdrawal, the Next Peace Talks Focus
Taliban’s political office announced that the details of exiting foreign forces from Afghanistan will be in focus in the next US-Taliban talks.
Tuesday, 23 April , 2019 -
Afghanistan’s World Press Freedom Rank Lowered in 2019
Afghanistan rank in world press freedom lowered from 118 to 121 in 2019, the Reports Without Borders announced.
Monday, 22 April , 2019 -
Deadly Flood Left at least Five Killed in Afghanistan
Heavy rain and flooding have destroyed homes and swept away livestock with the western Herat province hardest hit.
Wednesday, 17 April , 2019
