KABUL: The UN mission in Afghanistan has recorded more than 8,050 casualties among Afghan civilians from January 1 to September 30. Figures released Wednesday by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population, especially by anti-government elements. Since …

AT-KABUL: Foundation stone of a girls’ school was laid on Wednesday in Sharana city, centre of southern Paktika province. According to a statement, the construction work of the school will be completed within one year. Paktika Governor Mohammad Elyas Wahdat during laying foundation stone ceremony termed construction of female school …

AT-KABUL: The Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (FEFA), an electoral watchdog says security threats against the October 20 legislative election still remained worrying. “Unfortunately, some parliament candidates were killed in different provinces. This shows that either their security is not considered serious or there is a discord between …

KABUL: At least 40militants were killed and nine others wounded in intensive military crackdowns within past day across the country. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal …

KABUL: At least 10 Daesh fighters were killed in an operation launched by special unit of intelligence forces in eastern Nangarhar province. National Directorate of Security (NDS) special unit conducted operation against Daesh in Lalmi area of Nazian district of Nangarhar last night, which as result 10 Daesh fighters were …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Nearly 18,000 people in Finland signed Amnesty International Finland’s petition, which was handed over to interior minister Kai Mykkänen. The Finnish branch of human rights group Amnesty International has submitted a petition signed by nearly 18,000 people to the interior ministry, demanding that Finland stop deporting people …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said Wednesday that election campaign of all Wolesi Jirga hopefuls across the country would come to an end on next Wednesday 48 hours before the polling day. IEC Spokesman Hafizullah Hashimi briefing newsmen said that no candidates would be able to do …

Violent acts aimed at sabotaging the political and democratic process in Afghanistan now touching its peak. Increasing violent acts, especially deadly suicide attacks against civilians, candidates and their supporters has not only put at stake reputation of Afghan government but becoming a huge question before US, UN and other members …

AT Monitoring Desk-The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected nine new members including 24-year-old Samira Asghari, an Afghanistan women’s national basketball team player. Afghanistan was ineligible to compete at the 2000 Sydney Games because its National Olympic Committee did not follow the Olympic Charter, most notably the Taliban prohibiting female …

AT-KABUL: Some 50 per cent of the Kuchis (nomads) would be deprived of attending in this month’s 20th legislative elections, officials warned. The independent department for the nomads said Tuesday that if the polling took place according to the current electoral procedure, thousands of the nomads would not be able …