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10 Soldiers Killed, 4 Wounded in Taliban’s Today Attack on Helmand Province
Four others wounded as Taliban fighters dig tunnel before attacking military compound in the southern Helmand province.
Saturday, 28 December , 2019 -
Why 2019 Was Afghanistan’s Best and Worst Year Since US Invasion
While the country came closest ever to peace in its 18 years of war, this year also saw unprecedented violence.
Saturday, 28 December , 2019 -
Vice President’s Suggestion to Get out of Current Election Crisis
Sarwar Danish acknowledged that paying respect to the decisions made by Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan is the only way which will lead the country out of the crisis.
Saturday, 28 December , 2019 -
Afghanistan’s TEFA Criticized Election Commission Over its Inaccurate Election Results Announcement
The Afghanistan’s TEFA on Friday criticized the Independent Election Commission (IEC) for not releasing the expected information to people or giving out details about the controversial votes.
Tuesday, 24 December , 2019 -
Ghani Wins the Afghanistan Presidency Crown for the Second Time + Table
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani is on course for a second five-year term after preliminary results showed him winning 50.64 percent of the vote.
Sunday, 22 December , 2019 -
Almost Half Less Journalists Killed in Afghanistan in 2019
The number of journalists killed for their profession in 2019 was the lowest in 16 years but their murders in countries at peace still continues to remain as high as previous years, according to Reporters Without Borders’ annual report.
Saturday, 21 December , 2019 -
Afghanistan Must End the Practice Sexual Abuse of Boys
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of the human rights situation in Afghanistan and particularly the bacha bazi practice.
Saturday, 21 December , 2019 -
Widespread Corruption in Afghanistan Hinders International Community’s Assistance
The US ambassador to Kabul on Sunday said the international community’s assistance to Afghanistan will not continue unless there are serious measures taken against corruption.
Monday, 16 December , 2019 -
Key Actors of Afghanistan Presidential Election Fraud identified, Election Commission
Authorities in Afghanistan Election commission say the candidates are the main actor of election fraud, then the staff.
Saturday, 14 December , 2019 -
US Money Spending in Afghanistan Brought Nothing but Corruption for the Nation, Karzai
Afghanistan’s former president argued Tuesday that Washington helped fuel corruption in his nation by spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past two decades without accountability.
Wednesday, 11 December , 2019 -
US Government Repeatedly Misled Americans on war in Afghanistan
The U.S. government’s claims of progress in the war in Afghanistan over the last 18 years but top officials in private were venting that it was a costly waste of time.
Tuesday, 10 December , 2019 -
The War on Drugs in Afghanistan ‘has just been a Total Failure’
The US-led war in Afghanistan turned 18 in October, but almost two decades of fighting and rebuilding appear to have yielded little progress.
Monday, 9 December , 2019 -
Why Virginity Tests are Making News in The US and Afghanistan
Virginity tests are making headlines in the United States. In November, the rapper T.I. drew a firestorm of criticism after he said during a podcast interview that he requires his 18-year-old daughter to undergo an annual virginity test with her gynecologist.
Monday, 9 December , 2019 -
In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban
After a year of delicate peace talks with the Taliban, President Trump put the negotiations back on the front-burner this week by demanding a cease-fire that his negotiators had long concluded was overly ambitious.
Sunday, 1 December , 2019 -
Islamic State Staggers in Afghanistan, but Survives
One of the Islamic State’s most feared affiliates has suffered a significant setback, though U.S. officials caution reports that the terror group was “obliterated” are overblown.
Monday, 25 November , 2019 -
One Killed, Five Hurt in Afghanistan Blast Targeting UN Personnel
One person was killed and five others injured during an attack on a United Nations vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday, Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told CNN.
Monday, 25 November , 2019 -
U.S. Says It Supports India’s Continued Involvement In Afghanistan
The United States says it supports India’s continued involvement in Afghanistan, including its “substantial” investment and aid to the war-ravaged country.
Sunday, 24 November , 2019 -
Prolonged Patience: Elections in Afghanistan
The results are still being debated and turnout was low. But Afghanistan’s democracy remains the lone source of hope for the country.
Saturday, 16 November , 2019 -
Abdullah to Boycott Recount Process in Afghanistan Election
Abdullah Abdullah dismissed recount of part of presidential election, saying it would not take part in the process.
Saturday, 9 November , 2019 -
HRW: CIA-backed Afghan Troops Guilty of ‘War Crimes’
With aid and training from the CIA, Afghan paramilitary forces have carried out a spree of war crimes and other “grave” abuses against civilians – including torture and executions – an investigation by Human Rights Watch found.
Sunday, 3 November , 2019
