As we see media reporting and firsthand accounts of Taliban offensives and attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure in Afghanistan, we continue to call for an end to the ongoing violence, which is largely driven by the Taliban. As U.S. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said, “The world will not …
Read More »Abdullah: We won’t stay silent to Taliban
AT News KABUL: Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of Afghanistan’s peace council, on Wednesday said that people will not stay silent against Taliban as they continue to encroach towards main cities amid escalating violence. Addressing the sixth meeting of the leadership committee of the High Council of National Reconciliation, he said foreign …
Read More »Covid-19: 1,557 cases, 91 deaths
AT News KABUL: The ministry of public health reported 1,557 confirmed cases with 91 fatalities recorded within 24 hours across the country. The new tally was recorded out of 5,051 samples, according to the ministry. During this period, 996 people were recovered. The total number of cases surpasses 12, 0216 …
Read More »Editorial: A legacy of failure
Clock is ticking on America’s pullout from Afghanistan, as a handful of NATO allies Germany, Czech Republic and Georgia have already withdrawn the last contingents of their troops from the war-ravaged country after two decades of fighting an insurgency that has just gained momentum by their departure – a war …
Read More »Germany completes troop pull-out from Afghanistan
AT News KABUL: Germany has completed the pullout of its last contingent of troops from Afghanistan, German Defense Minister announced on Tuesday, ending a 20-year mission in the still war-battered country. The last remaining German soldiers of NATO’s Resolute Support mission left the camp in Mazar-e-Sharif by the German Air …
Read More »India concerned as Afghan war escalates
AT News KABUL: India expresses concerns over the recent developments and security situation in Afghanistan. The country’s national security adviser office issued a statement on Wednesday, in which all Indian national residing in Afghanistan have been asked to be “careful”. New Delhi calls situation in Afghanistan as a matter of …
Read More »166 Taliban insurgents killed in raids
AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces carried out several operations across the country, killing 166 Taliban rebels and wounding 82 others, defense ministry said on Wednesday. Six militants were arrested, the statement said, adding that some weapons and ammunitions were seized during the operations. The operations were conducted in …
Read More »Watchdog calls for protection of journalists
AT News KABUL: NAI, a non-government media supporting agency said Wednesday that journalists and other media workers should not be considered as war targets. In a statement issued Wednesday, the agency expressed concerns over worsening situation in the north, saying that reporters and other professional media workers work and live …
Read More »Government to name road after Usman Kakar
AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Information and Culture intends to name a street after late Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar, leader of Pashtonkhwa Mili Awami Party. Senator Usman Kakar, who was also a prominent activist of Pasthon rights and member of Pashton Tahafuz Movement, succumbed to his severe wounds last …
Read More »Pentagon wants Taliban back in peace talks
AT News KABUL: As escalating hostilities are threatening to throw Afghanistan out of gear, the U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday heaped scorns on the Taliban for intensifying attacks in Afghanistan and questioned their sincerity in ending the conflict through a peaceful political settlement. “Violence has seriously escalated in Afghanistan …
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