FM Atmar says work underway on President Ghani’s trip to the US
KABUL, Afghanistan (AA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar has said work is underway to plan a trip to the US by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.
Category: Peace
MoFA welcomes $ 266M worth of humanitarian aid by the US
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the $ 255M worth of humanitarian aid by the US for Afghanistan in the backdrop of the withdrawal of international troops.
12 pro-government militiamen in Badakhshan killed in air raid
FAIZABAD (SW) – Local sources in Badakhshan claim an aerial raid by the security forces left at least 13 members of a pro-government militia killed in the province.
MFA rebukes Pakistan’s stance on ‘spoilers’ of peace
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign ministry in Afghanistan on Friday, in reaction to the Pakistani foreign minister’s remarks, asserted that the true ‘spoilers’ of peace in Afghanistan are those who reject the legitimate demands of the Afghan people for peace, ceasefire.
China, Pakistan and Afghanistan vow to jointly fight terrorism
MONITORING (SW) – China, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed that they will jointly fight terrorism in all its forms and underscored that it is important to reject “double standards” in counter-terrorism.
Taliban believe to achieve objectives by negotiation, force
MONITORING (SW) – The Taliban’s intent appears to be to continue to strengthen its military position as leverage as they believe to achieve almost all of its objectives by negotiation or, if necessary, by force, said a UN report.
Mohaqiq says terrorists are freed for bribe, pardoned
KABUL (SW) – Presidential adviser Mohammad Mohaqiq on Wednesday said the perpetrators of terrorist incidents and suicide attacks are released after being arrested through bribery or ‘pardoned’ by the government.
Handover security responsibilities to the people, MPs tell gov’t
KABUL (SW) – The Wolesi Jirga (lower house) members on Wednesday grilled the government over its alleged failure in preventing string of terrorist attacks across the country.
NATO to continue funding, keeping civilian presence in Afghanistan
MONITORING ( SW) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance remained committed to keep funding and maintaining civilian presence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of troops.
WJ members alarmed by worsening security situation
KABUL (SW) – Members of the Wolesi Jirga (lower house) on Monday expressed concerns over worsening security situation in the country.
Mohib downplays Pakistan’s cutting of ties move
KABUL (SW) – National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohid has said Pakistan’s reported move to cut contacts with him for future diplomatic correspondence would have no effect on relations between the two countries.
Peace, Prosperity Depends on Fighting Corruption
The potential uptake in the peace process and the outcomes of the recent 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva are positive steps towards a peaceful Afghanistan. However, even if the peace process succeeds, Afghanistan needs to cover a long journey to have a stable economy.
