Afghanistan

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
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