Category: Peace

Analysts say poor governance behind the Taliban advances

KABUL (SW) – Political commentators believe weak planning and poor management by the government has led to the advances of the armed Taliban insurgents across the country.

Religious affairs minister lashes out at those propagating for Taliban

KABUL (SW) – The Haj and Religious Affairs Minister on Saturday vehemently condemned propaganda and praises for the Taliban insurgents amid ensuing violence in the country.

20 lives lost in 2 accidents on Kabul – Jalalabad highway

JALALABAD (SW) – At least 20 people got killed in two road accidents on the main Kabul – Jalalabad highway in Laghman province, confirmed officials on Saturday.

UN condemns Taliban attack on its office in Herat

HERAT (SW) – The United Nations in Afghanistan condemned in the ‘strongest terms’ the attack today on its main compound in Herat that resulted in the loss of life of an Afghan police guard and injuries to other officers.

Afghan gov’t facing ‘existential crisis’, says SIGAR

MONITORING (SW) – In its latest report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said on Friday.

2566 civilians killed in Taliban attacks in 4 months

KABUL (SW) – At least 2566 civilians got killed and 3021 got injured in the Taliban attacks in the past four months, the State Ministry for Peace said in a report on Thursday.

Would never give in to plans of destruction of Afghanistan, says President

KABUL (SW) – President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said on Thursday that he would never give in to plans of destruction of Afghanistan chalked outside the country.

Australia concerned over surge in civilian casualties by the Taliban

KABUL (SW) – Australia has expressed concerns over surge in civilian casualties caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Taliban warned of international isolation amid raging violence

KABUL (SW) – Deborah Lyons, Chief of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, has said that If there is no movement at the negotiating table, the Taliban will not be seen as a ‘viable partner’ for the international community.

Kandahar residents stage large demo for peace

KANDAHAR CITY (SW) – A large number of Kandahar residents gathered in the city on Wednesday to call for peace in the country.

Afghanistan expects China to pressure Taliban for peace

KABUL (SW) – The Afghan government said on Wednesday it was taken into confidence by the Chinese government regarding the Taliban delegation visit to Beijing.