As the Taliban’s strengthens its position in war-torn Afghanistan after the withdrawal of western forces, experts believe that it will have serious regional consequences. At a widely attended conference in London recently, the delegates agreed that the Talibanisation of Afghanistan will cast its dark shadows not only on the war-torn country but the oppressed nations in […]
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Western media slammed over ‘lack of coverage’ of human rights violations in Afghanistan
Sharing a video of the recent killing of a child, the western media has come under severe criticism over its lack of coverage of human rights breaches in the war-torn country by the Taliban. Zubair Shah Agha, a central committee member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has shared an emotional video of […]
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Afghanistan: 2 civilian killed, 30 injured in ‘Taliban attack’ in Khost
Atleast two Afghan civilians were killed and 30 other suffered injuries in a “Taliban attack” during a ceremony on National Flag Day in Yaqubi district in Khost province on Friday, according to the provincial government. “Two civilians were killed and 30 more were wounded in a Taliban attack,” Tolonews quoted […]
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UN chief condemns attack against UN compound in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack against a United Nations compound in Herat, Afghanistan, which claimed the life of an Afghan security forces guard and injured other officers. Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said that the UN chief expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and wished the injured a speedy recovery. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns […]
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US, India against military takeover of Afghanistan: Jaishankar in RS
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that he had a very detailed discussion with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and they both agreed that there cannot be a takeover of the war-torn country by use of force. […]
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40 killed in Afghanistan’s Kamdish after flash floods
At least 40 people were killed after flash floods on Wednesday night destroyed over 80 houses in Afghanistan’s Kamdish district. 150 people are also missing after the mishap. “Bodies of 40 people have been found and the death toll possibly will rise,” Tolo News reported citing Saeedullah Nuristani, Head of the provincial council. Kamdish district is situated in the country’s […]
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1,000 Pakistani terrorists entering violence-marred Afghanistan everyday: Ex-Afghan intelligence chief
At least 1,000 Pakistani terrorists enter into Afghanistan every day through Spin Boldak border district, which was captured by the Taliban last week, said Afghan former intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil. In a post on Facebook, Nabil on Saturday warned that the country’s defences are in shreds and that disaster will be inevitable if the government […]
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Taliban terrorists kill 43 in Malistan district of Afghanistan
Taliban terrorists shot and killed 43 civilians and security forces members in a district in Afghanistan’s Ghazni, local media reported citing residents. Similar occurrences have been reported in other areas as well, ToloNews reported. Among those killed were two young men whose father said they were killed while leaving the […]
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Indian embassy in Afghanistan issues security advisory for Indian nationals
The embassy of India in Afghanistan on Saturday reiterated the June 29 security advisory for Indian nationals in the country in view of escalating violence, amid the withdrawal of US military troops. The advisory asks Indians visiting, staying and working in Afghanistan to exercise the utmost caution with regard to […]
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Forces are leaving but US is not leaving Afghanistan, says envoy Zalmay Khalilzad
The US and NATO forces are leaving Afghanistan but the US is not leaving the country and will remain engaged while supporting the peace process, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said on Friday. “Forces are leaving but the US is not leaving Afghanistan. America will remain engaged. It will support the peace process and […]
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Afghanistan shifts country’s development budget to defence projects
Afghanistan government has stopped all development projects following a reduction in revenues and escalation in security expenses, local media reported Tuesday. Based on the decision, the budget for “optional projects” or the ones that are implemented by the government but funded by donors have been stopped, Tolo News reported citing The Finance […]
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Australia ends its 20-year presence in Afghanistan, pulls out forces
Australia has brought back its supporting forces from Afghanistan amid the competition of US mission by end of August in the war-torn country, ending its 20-year presence. “Australia’s last supporting forces have been brought back to Australia,” Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton said, Khaama Press reported quoting Sky News. It continues to report that Dutton has emphasised […]
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Tajikistan strengthens security on Afghanistan border, as Taliban launch offensive
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday has ordered strengthening the security at its border, in response to Taliban capturing large areas in northern Afghanistan leading to over 1,000 members of the Afghan security force fleeing the country, amid exit of the US troops. The President directed heads of defense and law enforcement agencies to deploy […]
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16 security personnel killed in Taliban attack near Afghanistan’s Salma Dam
At least 16 security personnel were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security checkpoint at the Salma Dam in western Herat province. Salma dam located on the Hari River in the Chishti Sharif District of Herat Province in western Afghanistan was attacked on Sunday night by the Taliban, The Khaama Press reported citing […]
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EAM Jaishankar to address UNSC debate on Afghanistan on June 23
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on Afghanistan on Wednesday. “External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UNSC debate on Afghanistan tomorrow,” said the official Twitter handle of Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York. Earlier, India has noted the United States’ decision to withdraw its troops […]