Tag: Afghan
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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 -
Taliban kill 16 Afghan police personnel
Sixteen Afghan Border Police personnel were killed after Taliban attacked their outpost in Takhar province on Thursday.
June 28, 2018 -
For peace talks, Taliban must quit violence: US
The Taliban needs to support the Afghan constitution and abandon terror and violence if it wants peace talks with the US, the Pentagon has said. Pentagon’s Chief Spokesperson Dana White made the comment in reply to the Taliban’s call for direct talks to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. “The Taliban has …
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March 2, 2018 -
UN staff member killed, another kidnapped in Kabul
An Afghan staff member of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) was killed and a female Afghan UN employee was kidnapped after they were ambushed while travelling in a car here on Monday, the police said. The incident occurred at around 6.10 a.m. in the north of the capital, Kabul Police spokesperson Basir Mujahid told Efe news, …
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January 22, 2018 -
5 IS militants killed in Afghan air raids
At least five Islamic State militants were killed in an airstrike in eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, the Special Forces said on Monday. As a result of an airstrike launched by Afghan Special Operation Forces in district Dih Bala, Nangarhar province on Sunday evening, five militants from the IS died and two IS fighters wounded, …
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January 1, 2018 -
‘Afghan’ a very special film for me: Adnan Sami
Singer-composer Adnan Sami, who is making his debut as an actor in the upcoming Indian film Afghan – In Search of a Home, says it is very close to his heart not only because of its story, but also for the music he has composed for it. Adnan said, “‘Afghan’ is a very special film …
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November 29, 2017 -
Blast hits Kabul mosque, at least 30 dead
An Afghan official at the Interior Ministry says a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in western Kabul has killed at least 30 people and wounded 45. Major General Alimast Momand says the attacker was on foot and walked into to the Imam Zaman Mosque today in the city’s Dashti Barch area where he detonated …
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October 20, 2017 -
No Indian troops in Afghan because of Pak considerations: US
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said that India’s decision not to send its troops to Afghanistan was in view of Pakistan’s considerations as this would bring in new complexities in the region. Mattis praised India’s contributions to the war-torn country before lawmakers at House Armed Services Committee, saying New Delhi has adopted a holistic …
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October 5, 2017 -
US court convicts al-Qaeda member of terror attack in Afghan
A federal court in the US has convicted an American al-Qaeda member involved in a terror attack at a US military base in Afghanistan. Convicted on all nine counts, Muhamad Mahmoud Al-Farekh now faces up to life in prison. “Today, an American al-Qaeda member was brought to justice in a US courtroom,” said Acting …
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September 30, 2017 -
Taliban kill 8 Afghan guards heading to work at US base
At least eight Afghan security guards were killed when gunmen opened fire on them in the country's northern Parwan province, a provincial official said on Tuesday. The Taliban later claimed the attack. The shooting late last night also left two other guards wounded, according to Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the Parwan governor. The guards were …
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June 20, 2017 -
3 killed, 16 detained during Afghan special operations
Three Taliban militants were killed and 16 others captured after the Afghan Special Operation Forces carried out raids in two provinces, the military said. "Three militants were killed and 11 detained following a Special Operation Force raid in Arghandab district of Kandahar province on Sunday," the Afghanistan Operational Coordination Group (AOCG) or command of Special …
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June 19, 2017 -
Kabul hopes for partial reopening of border
Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal expressed hope that border points between Pakistan and Afghanistan will partially reopen on Saturday. According to Zakhilwal, Afghan authorities are hopeful that the travel routes will completely reopen in coming three or four days, Khaama Press reported. He said elder men, patients and children would travel on Saturday and …
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February 25, 2017 -
Pakistan advises Afghan government to formally invite Taliban for talks
Pakistan suggested to the Afghan government on Thursday to formally invite the Taliban for peace negotiations. The comments came amid reports that Taliban political representatives in Qatar are exploring options for possible talks with the Afghan sides and foreign stakeholders, Xinhua news agency reported. “The most apt way to move forward in this regard is serious talks …
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December 15, 2016