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Afghanistan to Release Taliban Prisoners in swap for one US and one Australian Hostages
The Afghan government has agreed to release three Taliban leaders. A swap for one US and one Australian hostage being held by insurgents.
Tuesday, 12 November , 2019 -
Roadside Bomb Left Nine Children Dead in Afghanistan
Victims who were aged between 10 and 15 were killed on their way to school official says.
Sunday, 3 November , 2019 -
Khalilzad Renews Afghan Peace Mission
Zalmay Khalilzad, the US’ Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah here for the first since American President Donald Trump abruptly called off the peace talks with the Taliban last month.
Monday, 28 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Says Death of IS Leader Delivers big Blow to Afghan Faction
Afghanistan welcomed the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as a major blow to terrorism that is expected to weaken the South Asian branch of the Middle Eastern militant group.
Monday, 28 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan War: Pakistan to attend Meeting in Moscow
Pakistan will take part in the meeting – along with the US, Russia and China – that will be held in Moscow to deliberate on ending the war in Afghanistan and ushering in peace.
Wednesday, 23 October , 2019 -
U.S. Is Quietly Reducing Its Troop Force in Afghanistan
The reduction, which officials say could gradually drop the number of troops by several thousand, is happening even without any deal with the Taliban.
Wednesday, 23 October , 2019 -
UN: Afghanistan 4,300 Civilian Casualties in three Months
A record 4,313 civilians were injured or killed in Afghanistan’s war against the Islamist Taliban between July and September, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Sunday, 20 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Mosque Bombing: Death Toll Reached 62, Taliban Claimed Responsibility
State blames Taliban for blasts targeting worshippers during Friday prayers.
Sunday, 20 October , 2019 -
Germany Deports 44 Afghan Asylum Seekers
Germany has deported another group of failed Afghan asylum seekers to their home country, according to the dpa news agency.
Wednesday, 9 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Braces for Political Uncertainty in Election’s Wake
Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory before ballots are tallied and signaling they would not accept defeat.
Tuesday, 8 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Election’s 28 Biometric Devices Lost or Broken, Report
The Independent Election Commission says that 28 devices of biometrics have been either lost or broken by powerful individuals.
Sunday, 6 October , 2019 -
U.S. Afghanistan Envoy Meets Taliban in Pakistan
A Taliban delegation met Zalmay Khalilzad for more than an hour on Thursday, two sources told, the first known contact between the sides since U.S. President Donald Trump called off talks last month.
Saturday, 5 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan to Taliban: Peace or ‘We will Continue to Fight’
As Afghans await the results of a presidential election roiled by Taliban threats, the government used its platform at the U.N. General Assembly on Monday to tell the insurgents: “Join us in peace, or we will continue to fight.”
Tuesday, 1 October , 2019 -
Votes still being Counted in Afghanistan Presidential Election
Amid a close electoral contest, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and candidate Abdullah Abdullah have both claimed victory, reminiscent of a similar scenario that unfolded five years ago.
Tuesday, 1 October , 2019 -
At Least 32 Killed in 113 Attacks Across Afghanistan on Election Day, Taliban Claimed Responsibility
At least 32 people were reportedly killed and 123 more injured in 113 attacks across Afghanistan on the day of the presidential election. The Taliban Islamist movement claimed responsibility for at least 64 attacks.
Sunday, 29 September , 2019 -
Afghanistan Polls Close after Day of violence, Fraud claims and Chaos
Bomb wounds 15, despite 70,000 police and troops at polling stations, and turnout set to be low
Sunday, 29 September , 2019 -
Explosion Occurs Near Polling Station in Afghan City of Kandahar
An explosion occurred near a polling station in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Saturday just an hour after voters began queuing to cast their vote to elect a new president.
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Voting in Afghanistan’s Presidential Election Begins
Voting began on Saturday to elect a president for Afghanistan with more than 9 million Afghan registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid fears of violence and fraud.
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Taliban Killed least 48 Killed in Two Separate Bomb Attacks in Afghanistan
In Parwan province, to the north of Kabul, a Taliban suicide bomber targeted an election campaign rally where Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was set to speak, killing 26 people and wounding 42.
Wednesday, 18 September , 2019 -
US Service Member Killed in Afghanistan after Trump Cancels Peace Talks
Another US service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the military, the 17th American to be killed in combat there this year.
Tuesday, 17 September , 2019
