(KHAAMA PRESS): In a joint statement on Sunday, both representatives said achievements of the past two decades are “human rights, rule of law and democratic freedoms, including the increased respect for the rights and freedoms of women and girls” that should be considered during the peace negotiations. “We especially urge for the full participation of
(BNA): Two Taliban insurgents were killed and three others were wounded in a military operation in Helmand. The Taliban had gathered in a house last night and wanted to attack a military checkpoint in Nahrsaraj district, but were targeted by security troops. Two Taliban insurgents were killed and three others were wounded in the attack,
(BBC News): Over the weeks that followed it was clear why. While attacks by the insurgents on international troops stopped, fighting with Afghan security forces continued. The agreement set out a provisional timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, providing the Taliban prevented international jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda from using their territory
(Antiwar.com): It isn’t easy to analyze President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. It is at times reckless and foolish. And the president has failed to fulfill his promises to halt America’s "endless wars." Yet, unlike his predecessors going back to Ronald Reagan, Trump has not started any new or joined any old conflicts. Today that passes
(ATN News): In a statement issued by the US State Department, it was said Khalilzad “will be traveling in the region to advance ongoing US efforts to promote the immediate start of intra-Afghan negotiations (IAN).” “The Afghan people are ready for a sustainable reduction in violence and a political settlement that will end the war,”
(N) World News): Shekiba Aryan pushes her feet deep into the pedals of her bike, the tyres rhythmically humming as she speeds down the asphalt road in her home town Bamyan, her dark hair pulled back tightly into a ponytail under her helmet. She is only 18, meaning she did not live through the Taliban’s
(KHAAMA PRESS): Mawlowi Abdul Hakim is appointed as head of the Taliban’s negotiating team for the upcoming Intra-Afghan talks, according to sources, consisting 21 members. Zabiullah Mujahid spokesperson to the Taliban, said in a tweet Shir Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai who head group’s political team, has been selected as the deputy. Meanwhile, Mohammad Naeem Wardak is
(TOLO News): At least 10 Taliban were killed as thet attacked security forces in southern Kandahar on Saturday night, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement on Sunday. The clashes took place in Shah Wali Kot district and the “attack was pushed back by the security forces.” Security forces also destroyed four Taliban
(BNA): Taliban on Saturday morning attacked the Ghorian district in the western province of Herat, local officials said, adding that the clashes are ongoing between the Afghan forces and the group. Ghorian district governor Farhad Khadimi said the Taliban militants were pushed back two kilometers from the center of the district but adding that the
(Khaama press): The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad left for Qatari capital Doha to “promote” an immediate start of the Intra-Afghan Dialogues. “He will be traveling in the region to advance ongoing U.S. efforts to promote the immediate start of intra-Afghan negotiations (IAN),” said the Department of State on a statement Saturday.