AT News Reports KABUL: At least six civilians were killed in a roadside bombing on Tuesday in the eastern Laghman province, said officials. Provincial Spokesman, Asadullah Dawlatzai, said that the incident took place in the Qarghaie district near the Surkhakan Refugee Camp after the bomb struck a civilian vehicle. …
Read More »Kunar residents launch rally to support peace
AT News Reports KABUL: A large number of the Kunar residents launched a rally to support the peace process, chanting the slogans of “Stop Afghan Genocide” and “War is Enough”. The activists of the rally called on the government to accelerate the peace efforts and reach an agreement over ceasefire …
Read More »Ghani receives eight electoral commissioner candidates so far
AT News Report KABUL: Eight people have so far been introduced to President Ghani as candidate commissioners for the two electoral commissions, president’s spokesman said. “So far as we know, political parties have introduced eight candidates for the independent election commission and independent electoral complaints commission to the government,” Haroon …
Read More »Women fear ignorance of their roles in peace talks
AT News Report KABUL: A number of Afghan women expressed concerned for what they say would lose their long-term achievements by peace talks held between the American delegation and the Taliban. Habiba Sarabi, Deputy Chairman of the High Peace Council said Tuesday that only two ladies had attended at the …
Read More »21 Taliban, Daesh fighters shun violence in Nangarhar
AT News Report KABUL: Twenty-one fighters loyal to Taliban and Daesh terrorist group have handed over their weapons to the national security force in eastern Nangarhar province, joining peace process, provincial officials said. Shah Mahmood Miyakhel, governor of Nangarhar province, said Tuesday that it’s the policy of the government that …
Read More »Truck convoy back home from Europe journey via Lapis Lazuli
AT News Report KABUL: The first truck convoy that headed to Europe through Lapis Lazuli has arrived back in Herat province, carrying oil, medicines and batteries used for the solar energy. Provincial officials said that five trucks which had left Afghanistan some two months ago, arrived back in the province …
Read More »China reaffirms support for Afghan-led reconciliation
AT News Report KABUL: Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan Liu Jinsong has reaffirmed China’s consistent support for Afghanistan’s efforts in national reconciliation to help bring peace in the war-hit country. He also assured of deepening counter-terrorism cooperation with Kabul administration with hope Afghanistan could play more significant role in the Belt …
Read More »Pakistan seeks immediate UN intervention to quench Indian’s anger
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The government of Pakistan on Tuesday has sought the UN’s urgent intervention to defuse tensions with India after it threatens to use force against Pakistan and abandon a vital treaty following one of the worst terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in which over 40 Indian …
Read More »Khalilzad encourages youth to advocate for inclusive peace team
AT News Reports KABUL: In the wake of prolong odyssey in the Afghan peace process and US’s push for peace, the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has held invigorating talks with the Afghan youth and has encouraged them to engage their communities and play a role of …
Read More »Swedish student who stop Afghan man’s deportation is reportedly fined
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: KABUL: The Swedish student who livestreamed her efforts to stop an Afghan asylum-seeker from being deported has reportedly been fined, media reported Tuesday. Elin Ersson, 21, was indicted in October by Swedish prosecutors for breaking aviation laws but was fined 3,000 Swedish krona, which translates to roughly $324 in U.S. currency, …
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