Tag: Afghan
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Afghans outraged with delay in prez poll results
On December 22, 2019, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced the preliminary results of the elections.
February 8, 2020 -
13 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack
The attack came a day after the Taliban claimed on Monday that they shot down a US plane in Ghazni province.
January 29, 2020 -
Afghan politicians meet to discuss peace process
The meeting came a few days after President Ashraf Ghani, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, accused Karzai and Abdullah of having no plan for peace in Afghanistan.
January 26, 2020 -
Pakistan to restore Kabul embassy services
The embassy had suspended the services on November 4, citing concerns about safety and security of its staff.
December 29, 2019 -
UN envoy asks Afghan prez candidates to accept electoral outcome
The Afghan presidential election was held as scheduled on September 28. Preliminary results, which were expected by October 19, are yet to be announced.
December 17, 2019 -
Japanese aid agency head among six killed in Afghan attack
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the insurgent group "has nothing to do with" the attack on the Japanese aid agency.
December 4, 2019 -
Taliban talks in Pak were about hostages: Afghanistan
The Taliban and the US held nine rounds of negotiations in Doha, talks in which a draft agreement had been reached.
October 6, 2019 -
14,000 grave violations against Afghan kids since 2015
According to the report, child casualties from aerial attacks have increased every year since 2015, reversing a downward trend.
October 5, 2019 -
3,300 Afghan civilians killed in 12 months: Govt
The figures issued by the Ministry of Public Health on Monday however, does not make claims about which military or group is to blame, although it said that the number of those killed in suicide attacks was 460.
September 25, 2019 -
Afghan forces storm Taliban hideout, free 6 hostages
The operation, according to the statement, was conducted on Thursday night in Giro district and security forces, without suffering casualties, were able to occupy the hideout and set free all the civilian hostages from the Taliban custody
August 30, 2019 -
45 militants killed as Afghan aircraft hit Taliban controlled areas in Badakhshan
Taliban militants who are in control of Wardoj and Yamgan districts over the past two years and overrun Karan wa Munjan district recently haven't commented on the report yet.
August 29, 2019 -
NATO to back Afghan forces after peace deal: Envoy
Kay further said that there is a need for NATO military presence in Afghanistan until all threats are eliminated from the country.
August 29, 2019 -
Afghan President calls for lasting national peace
During Eid al-Adha, the largest annual religious festival observed on Sunday, Afghans offered their prayers amid tight security in Kabul and other cities and so far no unpleasant incident has been reported.
August 11, 2019 -
28 militants killed in Afghan airstrike
The Taliban militant group has not responded to the report so far.
July 21, 2019 -
Taliban frees 40 Afghan security personnel
This was the second group of Afghan security personnel released in Jawzjan province over the past week.
July 8, 2019 -
34 killed in massive blast in Kabul; many injured
No terrorist group in the country has claimed responsibility for the attack.
July 1, 2019 -
Battle of Saragarhi: The heroic last stand
The Battle of Saragarhi almost marks a forgotten chapter in the history of India. Although a recent Bollywood film chronicled the events from 12 September 1897, much more needs to be done to etch this incredible tale of valour in the hearts of Indians
April 21, 2019