AT News Report KABUL: The leader of Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) political party, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Wednesday alleged that those who were happy with the US decision of cancelling peace talks were actually mulling over continuation of war and extending their authority. In an exclusive interview with Kabul News, a local …
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AT News Report KABUL: A wary Afghan candidate running for president in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 28 on Wednesday called for postponement of the polls, citing security reasons. Ibrahim Alokozay, addressing an election campaign gathering, said that a transparent and inclusive election couldn’t be held against the …
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AT News Report KABUL: The Indian permanent envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday backed the UN’s call for direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, stressing the need for continued international community support to Afghan security forces in the fight against terrorism. KABUL: The Indian permanent …
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AT News Report KABUL: At least 100 Taliban insurgents have been killed and 85 others received injuries in multiple extensive military crackdowns carried out by the Afghan security forces in the past 24 hours, security official said Wednesday. Ministry of Defense in a statement said the Afghan National Army (ANA) …
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AT News Report KABUL: At least 26 Taliban insurgents have been killed during an airstrike conducted in northern Takhar province, official said Wednesday. Afghan Air Forces (AAF) conducted airstrike in Darqad and Khwaja Bahawdin districts, in which 26 Taliban militants were killed and another wounded, Afghanistan Operational Coordination Group (AOCG) …
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AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: At least seven civilians were killed in an airstrike carried out in Burhani Khel village of Sayed Abad district of Maidan Wardak province, a number of resident claimed. The residents said that seven people were returning from a funeral ceremony when their car was targeted by …
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AT News Report KABUL: A number of Presidential hopefuls on Tuesday claimed that the government and the electoral commissions are not fully prepared to conduct the presidential polls scheduled for September 28. The candidates termed insecurity as a main challenge against the election, asking the government and political figures to …
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AT News Report KABUL: TheResolute Supports Mission in Afghanistan conductedairstrikes on Monday afternoon in southern Paktia province, killing a key Taliban commander, Allah Noor, along with seven other militants, local official said Tuesday. The aerial operation has targeted Taliban’s hideout in in Sarkal village of AryoubZazai district, where according to …
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AT News Report KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani asked “all the politicians” to take “a united stance” regarding the peace process to achieve a durable peace. Ghani said Monday in a gathering to introduce the new spy chief, that the people of Afghanistan are poised for peace negotiations, but emphasized on …
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AT News Report KABUL: The Ashoura, a ceremony that Muslims across the world commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (A.S.), grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), was marked in peaceful space and by tight security measures. Ashura, the 10th of Muharram is an official holiday in Afghanistan and other Muslim …
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