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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
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
Afghanistan’s Oprah: Mozhdah on Fame, Threats and Why she Won’t Live her Life in Fear

Mozhdah Jamalzadah: A Voice for Change in Afghanistan Ariana News Agency – Mozhdah Jamalzadah is a name synonymous with courage, resilience, and advocacy for women’s rights in Afghanistan. Her journey from a young refugee to an influential pop star and television presenter is a testament to her unwavering commitment to human rights and social change. […]
Saturday, 2 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
New US-Taliban Peace Talks to be Held in China

Sources say a number of representatives of political parties, a delegation from Afghanistan government and representatives of the Taliban group have been invited for Beijing peace meeting.
Monday, 28 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
TEFA Approved the Fraud in Afghanistan Presidential Election

The Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) declared that there could be fraud in Afghanistan presidential Election, while the Election Commissions denies.
Sunday, 13 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 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
Afghanistan Presidential Election: All the Latest Updates

Security forces on high alert as Afghans head to polls to pick next president amid Taliban threats to disrupt vote.
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
Hours after US-Taliban Deal; At least 16 Dead in Suicide Attack

A major Taliban suicide attack on an affluent area of Kabul has killed at least 16 people and injured more than 100 others.
Tuesday, 3 September , 2019
Khalilzad Says US, Taliban Reach Agreement ‘in principle’ on Afghanistan

The Us special envoy for Afghanistan said Monday that the US and the Taliban have reached an agreement “in principle,” pending final approval by the President.
Tuesday, 3 September , 2019
U.S. Draw Back Afghanistan Operations against Taliban as Peace Talks Conclude

On the same day peace talks concluded between U.S. and Taliban officials in Qatar, U.S.-led operations against the militant group in Afghanistan have significantly planned for a potential withdrawal of thousands of U.S. forces from its longest conflict ever.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2019
US to Deploy 400 Troops Set to Deploy to Afghanistan

The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy about 400 soldiers to Afghanistan in what officials say is the largest mobilization of Guardsmen and women from the state in nearly a decade.
Monday, 29 July , 2019
Model Claims Former Afghan Defense minister’s Son Raped her

The wealthy son of the former Afghan defense minister stalked and raped a Manhattan fashion model after she rejected him, she charges in a shocking lawsuit.
Monday, 22 July , 2019