Category: Europe

COVID-19 pandemic doubles the woes of Afghan migrants in EU

KABUL (SW) – Restrictions imposed in various European countries have frustrated many young Afghan asylum seekers seeking a safe and prosperous life there.

COVID-19 doubles the sufferings of Afghan asylum seekers

KABUL (SW) – The outbreak of coronavirus has doubled the sufferings of Afghan asylum seekers in many European countries.

COVID-19 causes added woes for Afghan migrants abroad

ANKARA (SW) – The plight of Afghan migrants abroad has never been perfect, but the spread of the coronavirus has made the situation worse.

Germany, UK to match US plan for withdrawal

MONITORING (SW) – Germany will match US plans for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said in an interview on Wednesday.

Italy reassures support to Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – The Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO, Francesco Talo paid a visit to Kabul and hold talks with Afghan officials on matters related to peace and bilateral ties.

Abdullah pins hope for peace on Turkey conference

Abdullah Abdullah, Chief of the High Council for National Reconciliation, has said the forthcoming peace conference in Turkey would help determine fate of Afghanistan.

German troops’ stay in Afghanistan extended

MONITORING (SW) – The German cabinet has agreed to extend Afghanistan mission into 2022 pending an approval by the parliament.

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.

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.