Category: Peace

Atmar departs for India to garner support for peace process

KABUL (SW) – Leading a high-level government delegation, foreign minister Haneef Atmar on Monday left for New Delhi on a three-day visit to India.

Security threats overshadow Nouroz festivities

Rampant insecurity casted a shadow over the traditional Nouroz celebrations across the country, especially in Kabul as Afghanistan entered 15th Century (Solar Hijri) on Sunday.

Taliban warn NGOs in health sector against ‘dereliction’

The Taliban have warned non-government organizations working in the health sector against what they called ‘dereliction’ in providing services to the people.

Shake-up at the defense, interior ministries

As per presidential decrees, Hayatullah Hayat has been named as proposed interior minister while Yaseen Zia as proposed defense minister.

Afghanistan welcomes declaration by Extended “Troika”

The Afghan government has welcomed the final declaration of the Moscow meeting, calling it a step towards serious negotiations to achieve a peace based on the will of the people.

2 people killed in armed assault on Baghlan University bus

A Baghlan Univeristy student and bus driver got killed as armed assailants attacked their bus in Pul-e-Khumri on Tuesday morning, said an official.

Russia seeking to solidify its clout with the Moscow meeting

Analysts believe Russia is seeking to solidify its clout in the region with a proposed peace conference on Afghanistan in the capital Moscow later this week.

Taliban dominate telecommunications in Takhar

The Taliban have been controlling telecommunications across Takhar province for the past two years now, said local officials.

Turkey plans to host Afghan peace talks in April

Turkey plans to host Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul in April, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, and Ankara will appoint an Afghanistan special envoy.