Tag: Afghan
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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 -
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