KABUL: The US Forces spokesman Col Sonny Leggett on Saturday clarified a recent statement by the US and NATO commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller, who on Tuesday reiterated that the Taliban should expect a response if they continue their attacks, referring to the increased Taliban-initiated fighting against the Afghan …
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AT News KABUL: At least 50 security personnel have been killed and another 63 wounded during assaults mounted by the Taliban fighters since the outset of the holy month of Ramadan, local and security authorities confirmed on Sunday. Compared to the rest of the country, Kunduz, Samangan, Jawzjan, Sar-i-Pul, Takhar, …
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AT News KABUL: World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud that it has one of the most pluralistic and …
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AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed his deep condolences for the demise of an ex senior government official Mohammad Monir Mangal. Late Gen. Mangal was an honest son of the country and a good officer who served as senior deputy interior minister and played key role in the …
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AT News KABUL: The Afghan government has decided to extend the lockdown till end of the holy month of Ramadan, as the Covdi19 seems to be rapidly spreading across Afghanistan. According to a statement published by the Presidential Palace, President Ashraf Ghani has held a video conference with the members …
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May the 3rd, the World Press Freedom Day, is an opportunity to commemorate the sacrifices rendered by the media people and to stand in solidarity with journalists and all those who work to defend a free press in Afghanistan. Fortunately, our country enjoys one of the most vibrant and independent …
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AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health on Sunday said it has recorded 235 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, pushing the tally to 2,704 across Afghanistan. Health Ministry Spokesman Wahidullah Mayar in a press conference said that out of 581 suspected samples, 235 came …
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AT News New report by SIGAR says that Afghanistan is on the brink of a major public health crisis Corruption remains widespread across multiple sectors and remains an area of concern Major General removed from role due to findings of corruption and theft, remains employed Shoddy construction on critical infrastructure …
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AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed deep condolences over the killing of Pashtoon activist Arif Wazir. Arif Wazir, the cousin of Ali Wazir, another Pashtoon activist in Pakistan, died Saturday after being injured in an armed attack in Waziristan. Karzai expressed his sympathies with Wazir’s family and friends, …
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AT News KABUL: At least 23 Afghan migrants are alleged to have been killed by Iranian border troops, witnesses say. The Afghans who were trying to cross the border illegally, were arrested by Iranian border guards and were drowned. Shah Wali, an eyewitness quoted by 8am daily, said Saturday that …
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