An interim government is already an option on the table between the U.S. and the Taliban: Political pundits say AT News KABUL: The Afghan experts, reacting to a recent survey conducted by the Institute of War and Peace Studies (IWPS) said that interim government now a possible solution, and feasible …
Read More »119 Taliban rebels killed as violence rages in Afghanistan
AT News KANDAHAR: At least 119 Taliban rebels were killed in the latest military crackdown conducted by the Afghan defense and security forces in the past two days in southern Kandahar province, provincial officials said Saturday. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Ahmad Bahir Ahmadi said that onslaughts were conducted in Panjwaye, Maiwaind, …
Read More »Next round of talks should be held in Afghanistan: Mohib
AT News KABUL: Hamdullah Mohib, President Ashraf Ghani’s National Security Adviser calls for the relocation of the ongoing negotiating team to inside the country and says that the Afghan and Taliban negotiating teams to continue the remaining rounds of the intra–Afghan talks at home. Mohib wrote Saturday on his …
Read More »Saleh severely criticized for his provocative remarks
Narrative of Taliban, Daesh’s killing of Shia Muslims from a high-ranking government official exacerbates atmosphere of psychological insecurity against the Shia community, a Shia leader say AT News KABUL: Mohammad Mahaqiq, the leader of Hezb-e-Wahdat Islami and Shah Hussain Murtazawi, President Ashraf Ghani’s aid have reacted over remarks made by …
Read More »Multiple rockets rock Kabul, killing one
Question arises as to how these rockets launched from the same parts of Kabul city twice a month. Three weeks ago 23 rockets landed in different parts of Kabul city, killing eight AT News KABUL: At least one civilian was killed and two others were injured on Saturday after ten …
Read More »Afghans want violence reduction
AT News KABUL: Most of the people in Afghanistan reject rumors that violence has reduced, saying that conflict and bloodshed has unprecedentedly increased amid the ongoing peace negotiations. A survey made by the Institute of War and Peace Reporting, says that the number of people disappointed with peace efforts has …
Read More »Ambassador Hirji discuss Afghan peace process with Minister Naderi
AT News KABUL: Sayed Sadat Mansoor Naderi, the State Minister for Peace and the member of the Afghan Negotiating team, recently met with Ms. Sheherazade Hirji the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Afghanistan. They discussed issues related to the Afghan peace and development. Naderi spoke …
Read More »The First Flamenco in Samangan: A poetic narrative of Spanish and Farsi literature
By Gulabdudin Sukhanwar The First Flamenco in Samangan is a new publication and comprehensive coverage that includes memories, poetry, literature, art, culture, and history. A book that offers a cultural narrative of Afghanistan and its heritage and reminds us, the Afghans, to go back to our roots, re-read our history, …
Read More »Afghan journalists facing increasing life threats
Following assassination of Malalai Maiwand, a female TV anchor in Jalalabad, another TV news anchor, Fardin Amini mysteriously killed in Kabul AT News KABUL: Two journalists – Malalai Maiwand and Fardin Amini, were killed in the last two days aimed risen violence with media workers saying they don’t feel safe …
Read More »Qatar reiterates endeavors to support Afghanistan peace
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The State of Qatar is proud of its role in the context of international efforts aimed at helping the brothers in Afghanistan to reach the desired peace, by playing a mediating role, with the support of friendly countries, led by the United States, said the Permanent …
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