Security

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
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
Afghanistan, UAE stress broadening of bilateral ties

National Security Adviser, Haneef Atmar met Saturday with the UAE affairs to Kabul, Issa al-Mazzouri, during which, the two sides emphasized on further strengthen of bilateral relationships.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
US drone strike leaves 4 ISIS militants dead in Nangarhar province

At least four militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in an airstrike conducted by the US forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
20 ISIS militants killed in joint Afghan and US forces raids: MoD

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says at least twenty ISIS militants have been killed during the joint raids of the Afghan and US forces in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
Airstrikes target militants preventing restoration of Kabul power

The Afghan Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes targeting of a group of Taliban insurgents involved in the destruction of a electricity pylon in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan.
Sunday, 15 April , 2018
Three ANP Soldiers Killed In Two Faryab Incidents

Security officials said one ANP soldier was shot dead and two ANA members were killed in a roadside mine in Qaramqol district.
Monday, 9 April , 2018
We need a roadmap for peace on basis of mutual cooperation: Karzai

Here is the completed speech of former President Hamid Karzai’s at 7th Moscow Conference
Monday, 9 April , 2018
Khost Residents Embark On Sit-In As Momentum Gathers

The Helmand peace campaign, launched almost two weeks ago, is starting to gather momentum across the country as more protestors launch similar sit-in campaigns.
Sunday, 8 April , 2018
Afghan forces thwart deadly explosion in Kabul

The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have thwarted a plot by the militants to carry out a deadly explosion in Kabul city.
Sunday, 8 April , 2018
Eight Taliban Insurgents Killed in Badakhshan Operation

According to the ministry of defense the operation was launched in Jurm district in a bid to eliminate insurgents in the area.
Sunday, 8 April , 2018
Daesh commander killed in northern Afghanistan

Deash commander dubbed as Qari Hekmat was killed in an airstrike in northern Afghanistan, Afghan Army Forces media center reported.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018
Atmar phones Noor after the end of stalemate over Balkh leadership

The Office of the National Security Council in a statement said Mr. Atmar phoned Ata Mohammmad Noor on Friday evening and praised him for his services and achievements.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018
NSA Atmar, US Diplomat Discuss Elections, Peace Drive

Kabul (BNA) National Security Advisor (NSA) Mohammad Hanif Atmar and U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Kabul have discussed a range of issues, including the Afghan peace process.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018
Peace High Council And The Process of Negotiation With Taliban

Mohammad Karim Khalili the head of peace high council in the meeting of general assembly of the council held in Kandahar recently asked Taliban to join the process of peace.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018
Ghani shares concerns with Pak PM regarding shelling along Durand Line

The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said President Ghani had serious talks with the Pakistani Prime Minister regarding the issue.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018
Schools To Reopen In Afghan District After Deal Reached With Taliban

Salim Saleh, a spokesman for the provincial governor of Logar, said that classes “are expected to resume in the afternoon on April 7 or April 8” in at least 30 schools in the province’s Charkh district after a week-long interruption.
Saturday, 7 April , 2018