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AT-KABUL: Afghanistan Independent Human Right Commission (AIHRC) in a statement on Monday expressed its concern over the continuation of violence and human rights abuses against Afghan citizens in the country. AIHRC called on the government to fulfill its duties and obligations in accordance with international human rights conventions, the Constitution …

AT monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Afghan security forces have killed at least 42 Taliban militants, and inflicted heavy injures to 29 others including the Taliban’s shadow district governor during a clearing operation in Chamtal district of Balkh province, provincial officials said on Monday. In addition to that eight others have been …

AT-KABUL: At least 137 militants have been killed and 96 others received injuries in different crackdowns of the Afghan security forces within past 24 hours, security officials said on Monday. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense (MoD), said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan …

AT-KABUL: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released Sunday the initial findings of its human rights fact-finding into the 3 to 5 August attack on Mirza Olang village in Sayyad district of Sari Pul province. The UNAMA verified allegations that Taliban and local self-proclaimed Islamic State fighters killed at …

AT-KABUL: After a four-year development plan, the army special forces’ detachment expanded to Special Operations Corps today (SOC). “Expanding the formation and commandos the SOF changed to SOC,” said a Press statement issued by Ministry of Defense (MOD). The Special Operation Corps was inaugurated with the presence of President Ashraf …

AT-KABUL: At least 115 militants were killed and 105 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD)said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal has conducted …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least 13 Taliban insurgents have been killed and five other received injuries during a clash with Afghan security forces in Khanabad district of northern Kunduz province, officials said on Sunday. The clash took place in Janat Bagh area of the district. A reliable source in the …

AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai sent a congratulating message to the people of Afghanistan on the occasion of the 98th Independence Day. I would like to congratulate the 98th Independence Day of our country to all the brave people of Afghanistan. The Afghans have not spared giving sacrifices along the …

AT-KABUL: Spokesman for Ministry of Defense, General Dawlat Waziri, congratulated the 98th Independence Day of Afghanistan, and hoped peaceful and stable Afghanistan to the people in of the country. He said that Afghan National Army will defend the country, people and independency to last drop of their blood. “Afghan Army …

AT-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani wished “a very happy Independence Day to everyone in Afghanistan”. “This day was earned with lots of sacrifices. We must pay homage and celebrate this legacy,” President Ghani said in twitter account. He added: “Whilst we celebrate this precious day in independence, we, especially youth, must …