Turkey, Qatar, UN to continue their efforts to achieve peace in Afghanistan, says Turkish Foreign Ministry AT News KABUL: Turkey announced it would not hold “Conference” on Afghanistan pace earlier slated for April 24. Turkish foreign minister said Wednesday that the decision for postponement was made after consultations with the …
Read More »War victims in Herat demand ceasefire
AT News KABUL: A number of people affected by the 40 years of war in the western province of Herat, demand an immediate ceasefire and end of war. These people held a meeting in the provincial capital on Wednesday and emphasized that all Afghans are tired of war and want …
Read More »Editorial: Yet another bump in the road to peace
Over four decades have passed since the start of the nonstop imposed war in Afghanistan that has ruined the country to a larger extent. During these difficult years, many Afghans have lost their lives, many more wounded and million others were forced to leave their country. More orphans and widows …
Read More »Will Afghan forces be able to confront Taliban post-US withdrawal?
AT News KABUL: 20 years after the United States’ strong presence with tens of thousands of troops in Afghanistan, now there are only 2,500 soldiers who will also exit by September 11. The withdrawal announced this month by President Joe Biden has become a matter of concern for many American …
Read More »US Commander: Some troops to remain in region after Afghanistan withdrawal
It remains unclear exactly where US will move soldiers set to leave country AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The top commander in charge of US forces in the Middle East said on Wednesday that some of the 3,500 American troops set to leave Afghanistan by September 11 will probably remain in the …
Read More »UK ‘reserving right’ to return to Afghanistan if terrorism grows
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The UK and its allies “reserve the right” to launch new military action in Afghanistan should international terrorism thrive, the British government has said. According to the UK’s Forces news outlet, defence minister James Heappey has left the door open for military action should “ungoverned spaces” …
Read More »Afghan withdrawal will make terrorism fight harder: US General
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: In a blunt assessment Wednesday, the top U.S. general for the Middle East told Congress it will be extremely difficult but not impossible for the U.S. to find, track and take out counterterrorism threats in Afghanistan once all American troops are withdrawn. Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of …
Read More »Bush Warns Afghanistan Withdrawal Could Harm Women, Girls if Taliban Retakes Power
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Former President George W. Bush says he is concerned that President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 could harm women and girls in the long run if the “brutal” Taliban returns to power. Biden announced the withdrawal of U.S. troops from …
Read More »Germany looks to July date for Afghanistan troop withdrawal
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The German military is planning a more rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan than previously planned, the Defence Ministry informed parliament on Wednesday, according to information received by dpa. Consultations with partners in NATO are under way that could see Germany’s 1,100 troops pull out by as early as …
Read More »110,000 sign petition to bring slain Afghan interpreter’s family to US
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: More than 110,000 people in the past week have signed an online petition asking the U.S. government to give refuge to the family of a slain Afghan interpreter, Stars and Stripes reported on Wednesday. Taliban insurgents are believed to have killed the man, known by the …
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