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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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AT News KABUL: One child was killed and three other people wounded when a mortar fired by Taliban crashed at their house in Logar province. “Taliban terrorists fired mortars last night on houses in Salim Khil village of thee Azr district in Logar province. One child was martyred in the …
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AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces have detained two armed people on the charge of target assassination during a crackdown in Kabul, the capital city. Police succeeded to arrest two armed motorbike riders accused of target assassination in 12th PD, Botkhak area of Kabul, said Kabul Police Spokesman Ferdaws …
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AT News KABUL: The governor of eastern Nangarhar province says the government will proceed with maximum action as it considered easing coronavirus restriction in the province, asking people to observe social distancing. Governor Shah Mahmood Miakhel is looking to easy restriction, but warned people to keep social distancing. “We are …
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