AT News KABUL: The government of France has called on the government of Afghanistan not to release those Taliban prisoners who killed French citizens in Afghanistan during the 19 years of ongoing war. The interior ministry of France said that the murders of the France citizens were among the list …
Read More »Afghanistan records 48 new covid-19 cases within 24 hours
AT News KABUL: With 48 newly infected in the past 24 hours, now Afghanistan has 37,599 confirmed coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Public Health said on Sunday. Out of 468 suspected samples, 48 were reported positive – 15 positive cases registered in Ghor, five in Takhar, five in Kunduz, five …
Read More »Over 30 Taliban insurgents killed in Badghis
AT News KABUL: Authorities said that at least 30 Taliban fighters were killed and more than ten others wounded in clashes with the Afghan security forces in northern Badghis province. Acting Governor of Badghis, Faiz Mohammad Mirzazada said the Taliban staged attacks on the security checkpoints in Moqour and Qads …
Read More »Intra-Afghan talks postponed
AT News KABUL: The intra-Afghan talks as part of peace efforts between the government and Taliban expected to begin soon, has been postponed for an unclear time and unclear reasons. Habiba Sarabi and Farooq Majrooh, members of the government delegation for peace talks said on Saturday that they didn’t know …
Read More »Highway blocked due to Taliban attacks in north
AT News KABUL: The Kunduz-Takhar highway in the north has been blocked for traffic as Taliban fighters attack security forces, officials and passengers say. The road blockage inflicts problems on the people in northeastern provinces of Kunduz, Takhar and Badakhshan. “I came to Takhar on Wednesday. Now I am trapped …
Read More »Afghan troops launch drills close to Durand Line
AT News KABUL: The Afghan defense and security forces have begun military maneuvers in the eastern parts of the country and just close to the controversial border line with Pakistan named Durand Line. Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that the maneuvers were launched in the Goshta district of Nangarhar …
Read More »Taliban fighters kill five policemen in Urozgan
AT News KABUL: Local officials in southern Urozgan said that at least five police personnel were killed in a Taliban attack in Tarinkoot, the capital city of the province. Provincial Governor’s Spokesman, Zargai Ebadi on Saturday said the Taliban insurgents attacked security forces checkpoints on Friday night in Yak Ling …
Read More »Karzai condemns terrorist attack on female peace negotiator
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a member of government peace negotiation team, Fawzia Koofi, calling it as clear acts on the peace path. Former President expressed concerns on efforts that can affect the peace process and Afghanistan’s stability, and urged the people …
Read More »Peace negotiator ‘Fawzia Koofi’ survives assassination attempt
AT News KABUL: Former Member of Parliament, prominent women’s rights advocate and current member of Afghan peace team tasked to carry negotiation with the Taliban, Fawzia Koofi has sustained injures after unknown armed men attacked her vehicle in Kabul on Friday evening. Chief of Negotiation Team, Mohammad Masoom Stanikzai confirmed …
Read More »Editorial: Polarity at its peak
When the intra-Afghan talks seem to be just around the corner, there are some key issues ahead of Afghans that need deep deliberation and a proper approach to resolve them. Discussion over the Constitution, the republican system, the Afghan security forces and women’s rights are among some of the huge …
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