Afghanistan

What game is Russia playing in Afghanistan?

Russia is seeking to re-assert itself as a major player in Afghanistan.

Life-saving medical care for mothers in Afghanistan+ Statistics

In Khost, Afghanistan, what should be an exciting time for women can in reality be the most dangerous.

Kabul: Suicide bomber targets protesters demanding security

Six people were killed and 20 others wounded in the capital city amid renewed violence in recent months.

‘I did it for every single girl’: the first Afghan woman to scale Mount Noshaq

Conquering Afghanistan’s highest peak was once unthinkable for Hanifa Yousoufi. Then she joined a climbing group, braving frostbite and the Taliban to strike a blow for gender equality.

Drought has Displaced More Afghans than conflict, UN warns

Over two million are threatened by effects of water shortages.

Afghanistan Is the World’s Polio Capital. These Afghans Hope to Fix That

At just 2 years old, Madina had been vaccinated seven times. It was not enough: When she fell ill this fall, a trip to the doctor in Kandahar City confirmed that she was among the latest Afghan toddlers to contract polio.

Record Level of Taliban Violence Against Afghanistan’s Election-UN

Attacks and intimidation by the Taliban against last month’s parliamentary election in Afghanistan resulted in a record number of civilian casualties, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

More than 50 people killed during Afghanistan elections: UN

Several voter registration centres were attacked by the Taliban in a bid to disrupt the October elections.

Saudi Arabia grants multi-million dollars to an Afghan PM Candidate

some of Afghanistan Parliamentary candidates received financial support from Saudi officials.

The biometric election and the American team tricks in the Arg

experts say the fraud and manipulation is inevitable without any tracking.

Supporting women’s empowerment fundamental to Afghanistan’s future: Ivanka Trump

Ongoing war being waged against the people, constitution of the country: Ghani

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani says the ongoing war is being waged against the people and constitution of the country.

UN Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan

The United Nations (UN) expressed concerns over Afghanistan’s status, saying 4 million people need urgent assistance in the country.

War in Afghanistan has no religious justification: Ghani

Ghani: war in Afghanistan ‘has no religious justification’ and that those who believed in bloodshed and endangering peace should rethink their minds.

Afghanistan’s Independence Day is marked amid security crisis

On Sunday, August 19 coincides with the 99th Independence Day of Afghanistan from British imperialists.

Pakistan’s new FM to visit Kabul, ‘we have to start anew’

Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday spoke of his intention to visit Kabul with a “positive message.”

US commends PM Imran’s statement on Pak-Afghan border peace: Alice Wells

She asserted, “We encourage Pakistan to take stronger steps to ensure that the Taliban comes to the negotiating table rather than enjoying safe havens in the country.”

Midyear Update on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 30 June 2018

Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties.

Acting Head of UAE Embassy Meets with Mohaqiq

The press office of the second deputy to the Executive Directorate of Afghanistan said that the acting head of the UAE embassy Isa al-Mazrui met with Mohammad Mohaqiq, the second deputy to the executive directorate on Sunday.

We will Not Let Anyone to Destroy Election for Personal Gains: IEC’s Chief

The chairman of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) Abdul Bade Sayyad announced the primary list of candidates for district councils on Monday, saying we will not allow anyone to destroy the national election process for personal gains.