Afghanistan Times
AT News KABUL: The United States says it will not recognize any government formed by force in Afghanistan, a reference to the Taliban who are trying to overthrow Ghani administration by force and have already gained major parts of the country including nine provincial capitals. The US department of state …
Read More »Fears grow over Taliban violence against journalists
AT News KABUL: The Afghanistan Journalists Safety Committee voiced concerns over the Taliban violence and intimidation against the media family. The AJSC said in a statement to Afghanistan Times that the insurgents “committed acts of violence, intimidation and bullying against many journalists in the past two weeks—something that AJSC strongly …
Read More »Mortar strike kills 2 children in Khost
AT News KABUL: A mortar shelling targeted a residence in Sabri district of the southeastern province, killing two children and wounding four others, security official said on Wednesday. A provincial security official, Najib Ahmad Najib said that the incident occurred on Tuesday night Yaub area of the district. He blamed …
Read More »Afghan diaspora hold protest against Pakistan ‘proxy war’ in Vienna
AT News KABUL: Tens of Afghans set demonstration in front of the United Nations agency in Austria’s capital of Vienna to protest what they called “Pakistan’s proxy war” and the country’s interference in Afghanistan. They called on the United Nations (UN) not to turn blind eye on the destructive actions …
Read More »Over 439 insurgents killed in army onslaught
AT News KABUL: At least 439 Taliban militants were killed and 77 others wounded during crackdowns carried out by the Afghan security forces in different provinces in the past 24 hours. Afghan security forces succeeded to kill 439 Taliban militants during clashes and counters attacks in Nangarhar, Laghman, Logar, Paktia, …
Read More »Taliban say ‘committed’ to talks despite aggressive offensive
AT News KABUL: The Taliban militants say they want to continue peace negotiations, accusing Kabul of declaring war. Mohammad Naeem, Taliban’s political spokesman in Qatar said Wednesday that the militant group does not want the peace process to be stopped. “The government of Afghanistan violated its promises and commitments over …
Read More »Afghanistan allies in peace meet in Doha
Special envoys of several countries will be seeking to formulate a joint response to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and press for a reduction of violence and ceasefire AT News KABUL: Special representatives of Afghanistan allies in peace process have begun a three-day meeting in Doha to discuss ways …
Read More »UN urges immediate cease-fire in Afghanistan
AT News KABUL: The United Nations urges all war parties in the Afghan war to immediately agree on a cease fire. Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said Tuesday that more 1,000 civilians have been killed or injured in Afghanistan in the past one …
Read More »Afghanistan records 278 daily virus cases, 17 deaths
AT News KABUL: Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday said that it has recorded 278 new cases and 17 deaths across the country in the past 24 hours. Ministry said that out of 2,367 suspected samples tested in laboratories in the past 24 hours, 278 were reported positive. The total …
Read More »Tens of thousands flee Taliban offensive in north
AT News KABUL: As the Taliban launched an offensive to cities in Afghanistan’s northern provinces, tens of thousands of people have fled conflict zones and have come to Kabul city amid intense urban fighting. At least 17,000 families have been displaced from northern provinces and fled to Kabul. Thousands of …
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