UN chief calls for investigations into deaths of 196 aid workers killed in Gaza
MONITORING (SW) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for independent investigations into the deaths of all aid workers killed in the Gaza Strip
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Analysts see necessities compelling countries to engage with Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The Russian news agency TASS, citing its sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has reported that the ministries of justice, foreign affairs, and some related institutions are examining the issue of removing the name of the Islamic Emirate from the “terrorism” list of this country.
Youth killed on charges of theft in Ghazni
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – Khalid Sarhadi, the spokesperson for the Security Command of Ghazni, told Salam Watandar that a young man has been killed by the residents of this province on charges of stealing a battery from a mosque.
Over 1000 SK of Afghanistan’s land still contaminated with war ordnance
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has recently released a report stating that while over 3000 square kilometers of land in Afghanistan have been cleared of war remnants mines, more than 5000 identified cases remain to be cleared.
Landmine blasts claim lives of 10 children in Ghazni, Herat
MONDAY, APRIL 1 (SW) – At least 10 children have been killed as a result of landmine explosions left over from the war in Ghazni and Herat provinces, confirmed officials.
IE prioritizes nationwide Security, addressing citizens’ challenges: Hanafi
KABUL (SW) – Abdul Salam Hanafi, Administrative Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, has stated that ensuring nationwide security and addressing Afghan citizens’ difficulties are among the priorities of the Islamic Emirate.
Thousands of criminal cases record in past six months
KABUL (SW) – During the past six months, 8,747 criminal cases have been recorded throughout Afghanistan. Related to these cases, 12,540 individuals were detained and 733 others are under investigation, officials stated.
Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks
MONITORING (SW) – In the 10 days between March 16 and March 26, Pakistan witnessed five different attacks, three in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and two in its southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people.
Islamic Emirate, Pakistan seek to ease tensions and improve relations
KABUL (SW) – Sardar Ahmad Shakib, Head of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad, tells Salam Watandar that in his meeting with Asif Durrani, the special representative of this country’s for Afghanistan, it was agreed that Pakistan’s air attacks on Afghan territory would not be repeated.
ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead
MONITORING (SW) – ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow Friday after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145.
Experts warn against rift between Afghanistan, Pakistan
KABUL (SW) – Amid growing rift, experts have warned against escalation in tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kabul and Islamabad witnessed one of the most
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
MONITORING (SW) – North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters as United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to open a democracy summit in neighboring South Korea, officials have said.
