Amid the Afghan- U.S. efforts to suppress the Taliban in Afghanistan, Mohammad Mohaqiq Second Deputy to Chief Executive of the National Unity Government says most parts of the Afghan territory is being controlled by the Taliban armed group. Speaking to Ariana News on Thursday, Mohaqiq stressed that insecurities could seriously …
Read More »Traffic Incident in Herat Leaves Four Killed, Two Wounded
At least four people have been killed and two others wounded in a traffic in Herat City, officials said Friday. The incident took place near consulate of India on Bagh-e-Melat road in the city. Mohammad Ibrahim Mohammadi the in charge of Herat ambulance said that all of the victims aged between …
Read More »NSA Mohib Meets British Defense Secretary, Discusses Anti-Terror Fight
National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib has met with British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson in Kabul, discussed the fight against terrorism and fostering the Afghan military forces, the NSA office said in a statement on Friday. Hailing the sacrifices rendered by the Afghan forces, Williamson reiterated UK’s continued support to …
Read More »Taliban ‘Insults, Humiliates’ Peace Marchers in Baghlan
In the wake of a wave of peace movements and cross-country convoys to propagate nonviolence in war-torn Afghanistan, People’s Peace Movement activists on Friday said that they have been insulted and humiliated by the Taliban in northern Baghlan province. A Spokesman of the People’s Peace Movement Bismillah Watandost told Ariana News that …
Read More »‘Faryab, Sar-e Pul, Jawzjan Centers On Verge of Collapse’
The ongoing clashes in the centers of Faryab, Sar-e Pul and Jawzjan provinces in the north are on the verge of collapse, residents claimed. The inhabitants of the provinces have accused security officials of incompetence in thwarting security threats, saying Taliban militants have reached to the centers of the provinces. …
Read More »More Than 5 Million Paper ID Cards Distributed in Recent Seven Months
The population registration department of Afghanistan says more than five million paper ID cards were distributed in the past seven months. “At least 42 cases of violation to the Attorney General were reported during the distribution of paper ID cards,” Hamayoun Mohtat, the chairman of population registration department said. Addressing …
Read More »Insecurity Draws Concerns Over Closure of Some Polling Centers
More than seven thousand polling stations were listed for the upcoming elections, but more than 2,000 centers were closed because of insecurity. Now with the increase of insecurity in the cities of Gardez, Maimana, Sar-i-Pul and several other parts of the country, concerns have peaked over the possibility of closure …
Read More »Japan Contributes $2.7 Million to Displaced People in Afghanistan
Japan contributes more than two million dollars to the displaced people in Afghanistan. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, around 360 thousand people were displaced due to war and natural disasters in Afghanistan during the current year. Japan on Wednesday announced its contribution to prevent …
Read More »China Denies Reports on Building Military Base in Afghanistan
China on Wednesday rejected that it planned to build a military base in Afghanistan, after media reported Beijing was constructing a training camp for Afghan troops to which it could also send its own soldiers. “These reports are not true,” Hua Chunying China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman told at a briefing. …
Read More »One Killed, Six Injured in Herat Bomb Blast
One person was killed and six others were injured in a magnetic bomb blast in western Herat City on Wednesday evening, officials said. The spokesman of Herat Police, Abdul Ahad Wali Zada stated that a magnetic bomb was attached to a Corolla car and went off in front of the …
Read More »U.S. Defense Secretary Rejects Proposal of Privatizing Afghanistan War
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis has rejected the idea of privatizing the war in Afghanistan . When the Americans put their nation’s credibility on the line, privatizing it is probably not a wise idea,” Mattis said when asked Tuesday if there were any advantages to using a private army in …
Read More »Afghanistan to Import 1000 MW Electricity from Uzbekistan
Afghanistan will import 1000 megawatt electricity from Uzbekistan, the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) said on Wednesday. DABS stated that the working process of transferring a thousand MW electricity from Uzbekistan has started and will be completed by the year 2019. “The work of electricity line will be started from …
Read More »Four Daesh Members Disguised as Taxi Drivers Arrested in Kabul
The Afghan intelligence operatives have arrested four Daesh members in Police district 5 of the capital Kabul, the agency said Wednesday. In a statement, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) said a group of four Daesh militants were arrested and a large number of weapons were seized during an operation …
Read More »Roadside Bomb Blast Kills Two Civilians in Ghazni
At least two civilians were killed and a child was injured after a roadside bomb went off in Ghazni province, an official confirmed. Provincial governor spokesman Arif Noori said the incident took place on Wednesday morning in Arezo area when the victims were travelling toward Ghazni city. No group has …
Read More »Afghanistan Reacts to Iranian’s FM Comments on Helmand River
Following comments by the Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Afghanistan Helmand River, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affaris (MoFA) said border waters dispute with Iran will be solved without any political pressures. Jawad Zarif has recently declared that Iran can use different leverages, but Tehran’s policy is to …
Read More »Taliban ‘Likely’ to Launch Attack on Paktia’s Gardiz City
The Taliban may launch an attack on Gardiz City of eastern Paktia province, local officials warned Tuesday, following the armed group’s major attack on Ghazni City earlier this month. Addressing a press conference, Taj Mohammad Mangal, a member of Paktia provincial council said that the Taliban fighters who have been …
Read More »Reason Behind Delay of Moscow Conference Revealed
A day after the Moscow summit postponed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the summit delayed due to the contradiction of Afghan government’s peace perspectives. MoFA considers one of the contradictions is the invitation of the Taliban group as one of the parties participating in the conference. “It was …
Read More »Taliban’s Fight in Afghanistan Isn’t for Defending Islam: HPC
Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) says the Taliban’s positive response to Russia-led multilateral peace talks, has proved that the armed group’s fight in Afghanistan is not for preserving the Islamic values in the country. The peace meeting was expected to be held in Moscow next month on Afghanistan but was …
Read More »Russia Postpones Peace Meeting on Afghanistan
Russia postponed a peace meeting on Afghanistan which was planned early next month in Moscow, the Afghan government said in a statement on Monday. The announcement came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has spoken with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani via phone call, the Presidential Palace (ARG) said in a …
Read More »CE Abdullah Praises Atmar, Expresses Regret over His Resignation
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Monday praised former National Security Advisor Mohammad Haneef Atmar for his work and services and expressed his regret over his resignation. Chairing the meeting of Council of Ministers, Abdullah hailed Atmar as a capable and talented manager. “Mr. Atmar was a capable manager; he did …
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