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AT News KABUL: Some religious scholars call on the government to end the lockdown imposed because of the Corona virus outbreak, saying that people can no longer bear starvation. The government imposed a day-time curfew in many cities to prevent further spread of the virus. Kabul business and state offices …

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has been grappling with circle of challenges and uncertainties as it comes to grip with ongoing complicated peace process—continuation of war despite US-Taliban peace deal—rejection of Ramadan humanitarian ceasefire by Taliban—and the most importantly the internal rifts between Afghan feuding leaders over power sharing.  There should …

AT News KABUL: In the midst of prisoners swap process between the Afghan government and Taliban, the militants have recently released 28 prisoners, who the group claims are Afghan security forces, in western Herat province. In return for their over 1,000 prisoners have so far released by the Afghan government, …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The Taliban group has said that they would like to have a positive relationship with India and welcomed New Delhi’s cooperation in Afghanistan. Speaking to WION, Taliban’s Doha political office spokesperson, Suhail Shaheen said, “Based on our national interest and mutual respect, we would like to …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The Taliban group has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new military chief of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces. The Telegraph reported that senior militant figures …

With COVID-19 positive cases hovering around 4,402 including 120 deaths, the virus-induced lockdowns and self-quarantine measures across Afghanistan have exacerbated the deadly phenomenon of abject poverty, as well as contributing to galloping corruption. All Afghans, but especially the daily wagers and other destitute breadwinners, have been forced to stay homes …

AT News KABUL: After five people died in protest that turned into violent in western Ghor, the local directorate has formed a delegation to probe the issue. Independent Directorate of Local Governors said on Sunday in a statement that the delegation is comprised of provincial local officials, provincial council members, …

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan on Sunday has registered 361 new covid-19 patients in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 4,402 across the country. The Public Health Ministry said out of 995 samples, 361 were tested positive with the highest one in Kabul with (117) patients. Other cases were …

AT News KABUL: At least 11 Taliban fighters have been killed and four others wounded during a crackdown carried out by police in southeastern Logar province. Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said that the clearance operation conducted in Koli village, Mohammad Agha district of the province. According to …

AT News KABUL: A source close to President Ghani’s office says that the president met with his rival in last year’s presidential election Abdullah Abdullah after the two held inauguration on the same day as separate presidents. Ghani’s victory in the election was not accepted by Abdullah, who accused the …