Afghanistan

40 Killed or Wounded in Kandahar’s Traffic Accident: local officials

At least 15 passengers were killed and 25 others were wounded during a traffic accident on Saturday, local officials said.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018
UN Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan

The United Nations (UN) expressed concerns over Afghanistan’s status, saying 4 million people need urgent assistance in the country.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018
War in Afghanistan has no religious justification: Ghani

Ghani: war in Afghanistan ‘has no religious justification’ and that those who believed in bloodshed and endangering peace should rethink their minds.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Afghanistan’s Independence Day is marked amid security crisis

Celebrating Afghanistan Independence Day: A Historical Perspective August 19 marks a significant day in Afghanistan’s history, celebrated as Afghanistan Independence Day. This day commemorates the country’s liberation from British imperial rule in 1919, a milestone that not only reshaped Afghanistan’s future but also inspired other nations in the region to pursue their own paths to […]
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Pakistan’s new FM to visit Kabul, ‘we have to start anew’

Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday spoke of his intention to visit Kabul with a “positive message.”
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Rockets strike Kabul as Afghan president speaks at Eid prayer ceremony

This comes two days after Afghan president Ashraf Ghani (in poster) declared a “conditional ceasefire” with the Taliban.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Midyear Update on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 30 June 2018

Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan aim to create intensive garden

Currently, Uzbekistan, together with Afghan entrepreneurs, is working to create an intensive garden on 50 hectares, “Podrobno.uz” reported.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Acting Head of UAE Embassy Meets with Mohaqiq

The press office of the second deputy to the Executive Directorate of Afghanistan said that the acting head of the UAE embassy Isa al-Mazrui met with Mohammad Mohaqiq, the second deputy to the executive directorate on Sunday.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
We will Not Let Anyone to Destroy Election for Personal Gains: IEC’s Chief

The chairman of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) Abdul Bade Sayyad announced the primary list of candidates for district councils on Monday, saying we will not allow anyone to destroy the national election process for personal gains.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Over 3.5 million Afghan Children Missing right to Education: Save the Children

Save the Children released a report Monday, saying that already over 3.5 million children are missing out their right to education in Afghanistan.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Commandos not involved in Faryab incident: Gen. Waziri

Special Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Bismillah Waziri has rejected the commando forces’ involvement in recent clashes in northwestern Faryab province.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Only suicide bomber critically wounded in today’s incident in Kabul: Stanikzai

The Kabul Security Commandment officials are saying only the suicide sustained critical wounds in today’s incident in capital Kabul.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Ashraf Ghani Orders Probe Into Alleged Misconduct by Afghan Forсes

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has ordered an immediate probe into the alleged misconduct by the Afghan forces after a video emerged purportedly showing armed forces beating and torturing the security personnel of Nizamuddin Qaisari.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Police Kill Suicide Bomber In Kabul

A suicide bomber walking through the streets of Shar-e-Naw, the busy commercial district in central Kabul, was spotted by police and gunned down before he could reach his target on Monday morning.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Senate House Chairman Demands Return of Gen. Dostum

The Afghan Senate House Chairman Fazal Hadi Muslimyar has demanded the return of the First Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum from Turkey.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
White House to Seek Direct Talks with the Taliban

White House to Seek Direct Talks with the Taliban The US President Donald Trump’s administration has told its top diplomats to seek direct talks with the Taliban, a significant shift in US policy in Afghanistan, done in the hope of jump-starting negotiations to end the 17-year war, according to a New York Times report.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Russian conference discuss Afghan peace process, terrorism

An international conference held in Moscow on April 11th discussed challenges and treats directed to the Central Asian region countries, cooperation between countries of the region on terrorism and drug trafficking.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
Bamyan Governor Faces Criticism Over Biased Acts

Civilian Movement under the title of “Tajik and Pashtun Justice Movement” criticized the discriminatory performance of central Bamyan’s local authorities during a press conference in Kabul.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
Women in Northern Afghanistan Play Bowling

The first women bowling tournament was held under the name of “Jam-e Gul-e Surkh” in the northern region of Afghanistan.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018