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Addressing a ceremony of joint command of the Police and National Directorate of Security Special Units on Saturday, President Ashraf Ghani called on the security institutions to take intelligence reports “seriously”.   “We are now facing an imposed and brutal war, and I am thankful of the National [Directorate of] …

The United States has ruled out a recent request from the Taliban for a direct talk with the White House, unless it engages with the elected government of Afghanistan. “Obviously there is no comparison between North and South Korea and the Afghanistan situation. I would note that North and South …

24 Afghan defense and security forces including 10 commandos or special operation forces were killed after militants attacked their outposts in the western Farah province , said local officials. Farid Bakhtawar, the provincial council chief told Ariana News that the attack was carried out by militants against Afghan forces overnight …

Five militants including Pakistani citizens were killed and six others wounded in the battles against Afghan security forces in Ghazni province, said local authorities. Mohammad Aref Noori, spokesman of Ghazni governor also confirmed that two Afghan soldiers were dead and three others wounded in the battles. According to the local …

Unknown armed men hanged last night a guardian of a market in the northern Takhar province, said local authorities. Khalil Asir, spokesman of Takhar Police, confirming the news added that the hanged guardian named Abdul Baqi who was a 43 years old man. He further noted that Mr. Baqi was …

Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah has said that the country will have no path to peace by secret deals with Taliban. “Secret deals with the Taliban and behind the cartons will not bring peace to Afghanistan. Those people who give sacrifices for peace will also stand against it,” said CE …

At least 10 local policemen and eight national army soldiers were killed in Taliban attacks on army outposts in northern Takhar province, officials said on Friday. The spokesman of Takhar province, Khalil Asir has confirmed the incident, saying at least 14 security forces were wounded in the Taliban overnight attacks. …

At least nine people were killed and 18 others were wounded when a suicide bombing occurred near a ceremony held on death anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Friday. According to officials, the incident took place in the vicinity of the 6th police district of …

Political activists of uprising for change movement have submitted ‘interim government’ proposal to the United Nations office in Kabul as alternative to the National Unity Government (NUG). According to the proposal, the current government leaders should be sidelined from power and an interim administration should be formed for six months …

Addressing a ceremony to mark the International Women’s Day on Thursday, Chief Executive Abdulllah Abdullah said women’s rights in peace talks with the Taliban is ensured. Abdullah stressed that the government’s peace proposal provides an opportunity for the Taliban to lay down arms and present their national plans through a …

National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar says International terrorist organizations including Daesh are active under umbrella of the Taliban in Afghanistan, insisting that it is a “big mistake” to support a militant group to fight against other.    Speaking to Afghan military commanders on Thursday, Atmar said that if the …

A group of militants launched coordinated attack on police headquarters in Spin Boldak district of southern Kandahar province late on Wednesday, killing at least two Afghan policemen. General Abdul Raziq, the provincial Police Chief told Ariana News that the militants detonated a motorcycle bomb near the Police HQ to open …

Opening parliament’s 8th working year on Wednesday, President Ashraf Ghani said the parliamentary and presidential elections are the responsibility of National Unity Government, insisting that it will be held at the scheduled time.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ghani said holding the election is a must and the Election …

The Afghan government has reacted towards a coalition’s claims of killings and violations of children’s rights by the Afghan security forces. An international coalition advocating for children in conflict zones has urged UN Secretary-General to put Afghan security forces on a U.N. blacklist for killings and other violations of children’s …

Atta Mohammad Noor and representatives of the Presidential Palace (ARG) have reached very close to a final settlement, a spokesman for Ghani’s office said Wednesday. According to Ghani’s office, the result of the negotiations between Noor, the ousted Balkh governor, and the Head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) …

A suicide bomber has killed at least two people including a senior government official in eastern Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The blast has targeted the vehicle which was carrying Abdul Zahir Haqqani, provincial director of Haj and Religious Affairs. Provincial governor spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani …

A man has beheaded his wife and stabbed his sister to death with a knife in the western Herat province, said local authorities. Officials of Herat provincial hospital also confirmed the incident and added that both brutally murdered women were pregnant when they received their bodies. The official further informed …

The Attorney General office creates job opportunity for 248 women to serve as prosecutors in provincial judiciary organs. Attorney General Mohammad Farid Hamidi said that 248 women have successfully passed a practical training program and within a month the process of hiring these female employees will be completed. According to …

The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has said that the quality of the current curriculum in state and private universities is unequal to the country’s needs and demands. The current curriculum of the universities has always been criticized for being substandard and outdated. The Afghan President has previously criticized the …

After a winter break, President Ashraf Ghani will officially inaugurate the National Assembly on Wednesday. Lawmakers are calling the inauguration of the lower house of parliament which is entering its eighth constitutional year of 16th legislative term as illegal. “The Afghan Constitution has set an end date for the parliament. …