AT News Report KABUL: In his briefing to mediamen on Friday, the NATO Secretary General Jeans Stoltenberg said alliance presence in Afghanistan was to create condition for peace, with clear message to the Taliban that the group would not win on the battlefield. Addressing reporters alongside Polish president, Stoltenberg said …
Read More »Qatar talks entering 13th day, Taliban says ‘extensive discussions” continue
AT News Report KABUL: The fifth round of peace talks between US and the Taliban has entered to its 13-day today (Saturday) which is the longest discussion ever comparing to past four round of talks, where according to the Taliban “extensive discussions” still going on. Taliban group in a statement …
Read More »Afghanistan belongs to Afghans, so no vacuum to be filled: China
AT News Report KABUL: Chinese Foreign Minister on Friday called on the international community to give firm support for the “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned” reconciliation process, while saying there is no vacuum in Afghanistan needs to be filled, because the land belongs to the people of Afghanistan. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign …
Read More »No return to darkness
By Dr. Zia Nezam March 8th marks the 44th annual International Women’s Day, since its adoption by the United Nations in 1975. The significance of this celebration is very important for Afghan women, because of current peace negotiations between the United States and the Taliban. Afghan men and, especially, women …
Read More »Three killed after politicians gathering attacked in Kabul
AT News Report KABUL: At least three civilians have been killed and 22 other received injures after Daesh fighters launched back-to-back mortar attack targeting a gathering of thousands of people, with a number of influential and political figures were present to mark the 24th death anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari—leader …
Read More »FMIC marks achievements of 13 new specialist doctors at graduation ceremony 2019
Kabul: The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) held its fourth graduation ceremony of the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme (PGME) on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at FMIC. 13 doctors were awarded certificates of specialization by Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Minister for Health and Dr Farhat Abbas, Vice Provost, the …
Read More »Senior commander of Haqqani terrorist network arrested
AT News Report KABUL: A senior commander for the Haqqani terrorist network was arrested in the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Wednesday. Provincial officials identified the commander as Mullah Mirwais, saying that was arrested in a joint operation launched by security forces in the suburbs of Jalalabad city, the provincial …
Read More »Over 2,000 cases of violence against women investigated so far
AT News Report KABUL: The Supreme Court says it has investigated more than 2,000 cases of violence against women during the outgoing Afghan year. “During the outgoing year, we have investigated 2,117 cases of violence against women. I think it was the highest number of investigation of such cases,” said …
Read More »US assists flood affected Afghans
AT News Report KABUL: In response to severe flooding affecting nine provinces in Afghanistan, the United States through USAID is working with partners to provide life-saving aid to people affected by the flooding, the US embassy in Kabul said Wednesday in a statement. This critical assistance will provide emergency shelter, …
Read More »Pompeo asked to persuade Taliban for intra-Afghan talks
AT News Report KABUL: The High Peace Council calls on the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeop who has said to join the US-Taliban negotiations to encourage the insurgent group for intra-Afghan talks. The US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is engaged in negotiations with the Taliban representatives in Qatar since …
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