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In Afghanistan, war is deadlier than Coronavirus

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Last Updated on: April 30, 2020

According to statistics, 130 security forces and dozens of civilians have been killed in the past ten days in Afghanistan, however, 50 people have died of the Coronavirus since its affected was detected in the country.

Only five security forces have been killed and four others missing in a recent Taliban attack in the Baraki Barak district of Logar province.

“The increase in Taliban attacks shows that the group is not committed to peace,” said the presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi.

Security forces casualties in the past ten days:

Province

Casualties

Wounded/ missing

Takhar

19

5

Nimroz

6

5

Faryab

5

6

Maidan Wardak

3

 

Sar-e-Pul

11

24

Logar

13

7

Samangan

2

 

Urozgan

9

2

Balkh

9

5

Ghazni

1

4

Zabul

1

 

Kandahar

4

7

Badghis

15

6

Kunduz

5

2

“The war has been intensified, we came under attack each day,” said a soldier in Nangarhar province.

Meanwhile, the coronavirus, which has terrified the world, has taken far fewer casualties in Afghanistan than clashes. The virus has killed at least 50 people in the past two months, less than the war casualties.

“They (Taliban) want to make the government accept their demands through violence,” said Wahab Wardak, a former air force commander.

Although the United States, NATO and a number of countries and international organizations have called on the Taliban to reduce in violence and declare a ceasefire, the group has reiterated in its latest statement on the occasion of the 7th of Sawr, Persian calendar, that the ceasefire is not reasonable at the moment. They called on the United States and the Afghan government to fully implement the peace agreement so that it could pave the way for ending the war in Afghanistan.

“Practical progress in the peace and security process is the only way for the Taliban and the United States to end the war and bring the Afghans to peace, while the other sides (US and Afghan government) do not fulfill its responsibility,” the Taliban said in a statement, “Frequent requests for a ceasefire or reduced attacks are irrational and illogical.”

Although the Afghan government has said the Taliban want to release 15 key commanders, sources say that the Taliban demands the release of its 150 key commanders, which has challenged the process and led to increased violence.

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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

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Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.

They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.

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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack

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The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.

Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.

The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.

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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations

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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.

According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.

Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.

The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.

Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.

He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.

The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.

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