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Violence from Cradle to Grave, A Morning of Murder in Afghanistan
Afghans don’t need a reminder that no one is safe from the country’s endless war, but they got one anyway on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 13 May , 2020 -
Clashes for Food Aid Left Six Dead in Ghor Province
Two policemen and four other people were killed in central Ghor provinc on Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation.
Sunday, 10 May , 2020 -
Afghanistan May be One of the Worst Countries in COVID-19 Infection in World
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that with almost 2,900 confirmed cases and 90 deaths as of May 5, in case of no urgent actions, up to 80 per cent of the country could be infected.
Wednesday, 6 May , 2020 -
The Worth of a Girl, The Tragic Story of Somaya in Afghanistan
What does a child bride bring to a marriage — a dowry, social status, domestic labor, business connections? What is her value to two families, the one she leaves and the one she joins? And what is the cost to the girl?
Tuesday, 5 May , 2020 -
Afghanistan President and His Rival Reached ‘Tentative’ Agreement
Dispute was huge distraction for Afghanistan when coronavirus crisis was worsening and Taliban was stepping up attacks.
Saturday, 2 May , 2020 -
Taliban: There Will be No Ceasefire in Ramadan
The Taliban have rejected an Afghan government call for a ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadan and to let authorities focus on tackling the coronavirus.
Saturday, 25 April , 2020 -
Coronavirus Threatens US Peace Plan, If Prisoners Exchange Delayed
The coronavirus threatens to unravel a US effort to end the war in Afghanistan if Taliban and government prisoners die in custody before they can be exchanged.
Tuesday, 21 April , 2020 -
India Sent Wheat to Afghanistan to be Delivered Through Iran’s Chabahar Port
A 75,000-metric-ton consignment of Indian wheat heading for Afghanistan has arrived at Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar to be delivered.
Sunday, 19 April , 2020 -
Long War Suffering Afghanistan Increasingly Facing a More Severe Threat: Coronavirus
The Afghan Public Health Ministry estimates that 25.6 million Afghans will be infected and 110,000 Afghans will die from COVID-19.
Friday, 27 March , 2020 -
Khalilzad Asks the ‘Urgent Release’ of Taliban Prisoners Due to Coronavirus
The US is urging Afghanistan to release Taliban prisoners as committed under prospective peace talks, warning that the detainees were at risk due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Thursday, 19 March , 2020 -
Afghanistan In A New Battle, The War-torn Country Faces Coronavirus
As COVID-19 cases are reported in Afghanistan concerns are raised if country’s healthcare system can handle an outbreak.
Tuesday, 17 March , 2020 -
US Withdraw its Troops From Afghanistan As Part of Peace Deal With Taliban
The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, while also praising Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s promise to start releasing Taliban prisoners.
Tuesday, 10 March , 2020 -
What Laid Underneath US-Taliban Peace Deal? When US Would Leave?
In a secure facility underneath the Capitol, members of Congress stopped by all last week to review two classified annexes to the Afghan peace accord with the Taliban.
Monday, 9 March , 2020 -
International Criminal Court to Examine ‘US War Crimes’ in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court will open an investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan, including those committed by US forces, a potential explosive showdown with the Trump administration.
Monday, 9 March , 2020 -
First Coronavirus Case in Afghanistan, Getting Ready for Outbreak
Kabul medical centers are preparing to treat patients in the midst of political turmoil and tentative peace talks, as border with Iran closed.
Wednesday, 26 February , 2020 -
65% of Afghanistan Citizens Deprived of State Electricity
65 percent of countries citizens are deprived of state electricity, Integrity Watch Afghanistan announced recently.
Sunday, 9 February , 2020 -
Tens of Thousands of Violence Cases Recorded Against Women in Afghanistan
Tens of thousands cases of violence against women in Afghanistan in 2019-2020 sent to judicial courts for more considerations, Ministry of Women’s Affairs reported.
Monday, 3 February , 2020 -
UN Warns of Terrorist Groups Affiliation in Afghanistan Despite Talks with US
Al-Qaeda’s relations with the Taliban “continue to be close and mutually beneficial,” according to UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team responsible for tracking terrorist groups around the globe.
Saturday, 1 February , 2020 -
US Top Record in Dropping Bombs in Afghanistan, 717 Killed Since Trump Was Elected
US has dropped 7,423 bombs in Afghanistan since Trump was elected in 2016, killing 717 civilians in the first half of last year.
Wednesday, 29 January , 2020 -
Turkish ‘Very Popular’ Language in Afghanistan
At least 5,000 people have learned Turkish in courses organized by the Turkish Cultural Center in Afghanistan.
Monday, 20 January , 2020
