KABUL: Chief Executive, Abdullah Abdullah acknowledges that the legislative elections held in October, had its problems. He said on Monday that delay in the announcement of parliamentary election results and postponement of the upcoming presidential votes occurred due to “technical problems”. “Elections (presidential one) are sometimes attributed to peace and …
Read More »AT-Monitoring Desk-The US’ demand for maintaining long-term military bases in Afghanistan has emerged as a sticking point in talks with the Taliban to end the 17-year-long war in the country, according to a media report. The report came as the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, stepped up efforts to bring the Taliban …
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KABUL: At least75militants were killed and28others woundedinmultiple extensive military crackdownswithin past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan NationalArmy (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan NationalPolice (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal has conducted joint operations against insurgents in different areasof …
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KABUL: As part of Afghanistan’s regional engagement on peace and security,the National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib met with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Tahnoon in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. special envoy for peaceZalmay Khalilzadin the United Arab Emirates. A statement from the National Security Council said on Monday that Dr. …
Read More »KABUL: Twelve Islamic State terroristshave been killed in a raid in eastern Nangarhar province, the Defense Ministry said on Monday. Afghan forces launched an air strike to target Daesh hideout in Achin district of Nangarhar, which as result 12 Daesh fighters were killed, said a statement issued by MoD. No …
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KABUL: German Police donated detection equipment to the Afghan Interpol in a bid to help them identify and arrest criminals. The equipment donated by Germany police included security camera, smart camera, night vision cameras, TVs, projectors and sound recorders, said a statement issued by Ministry of Interior (MoI). Statement said …
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KABUL: Afghanistan’s Education Ministrywith the cooperation of UNICEFwill publish more than 30,000 menstrual health guidelines in the first quarter of 2019 to be taught to girl students from fifth to twelfth grade of school, officials said Monday. Spokesperson of Ministry of Education Nooria Nazhat, said that girl students will learn …
Read More »KABUL: The Independence Directorate of Local Governance announced on Monday that Mujeeb Rahman Samkanaihas been appointed governor of southern Paktika province. President Ashraf Ghani has ordered Samkanai’s appointment with the recommendation of independent directorate of local governance. Samkanaihas a master’ degree who has worked as a representative of Paktika for …
Read More »KABUL: Afghan security forces have killed a key member of the Taliban extremist group in a night raid in Qarabagh district of Kabul on Sunday, said officials on Monday. District chief Mohammad Hanif Seddiqi said on Monday that the Afghan security forces has conducted a night raid in Sabzrang village …
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The Amnesty International, a body claiming serving and safeguarding human rights throughout the world has raised questions about induction of newly appointed Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid by President Ashraf Ghani in his cabinet. Along with induction of Khalid, former NDS Chief Amarullah Saleh was also inducted as Minister for Interior …
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