Category: Europe

NATO urges peace negotiators to strive for ceasefire

NATO has urged all parties to the Afghan conflict to build on momentum by agreeing to immediately end violence and by negotiating toward a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.

‘Attacks on media are attack on peace process’

In a clear and unified stance, the EU Delegation, diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, the U.K. and the U.S. on Monday condemned string of targeted assassinations in Afghanistan.

Agreement on procedures for intra-Afghan negotiations widely welcomed

The agreement reached on procedures for intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha has been widely hailed by the US, NATO and EU among others.

NATO chief says leaving or staying in Afghanistan has ‘a price’

The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said there is a price if the Allies decide to stay, but there will also be a price if it is decided to leave the war-ridden country.

Strings attached to the aid pledged in Geneva

Afghanistan received financial pledges worth an estimated $ 12 billion for the next four years at the Afghanistan International Conference – Geneva with many strings attached.

NATO reiterates importance of staying in Afghanistan

NATO will remain in Afghanistan despite the US announcement of reduction in troops, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

NATO warns against leaving Afghanistan ‘too soon’

The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned the price for leaving Afghanistan too soon or in an uncoordinated way could be very high.

Dodging death on the path of irregular migration

Dodging death multiple times, Wali did eventually reach France, but he has not been able to get a job yet

EU expresses support to an inclusive peace process

The Afghan civil society members have asked the European Union and its Member States to preserves and builds on the political, economic and social accomplishments of the citizens of Afghanistan.

“US presence in Afghanistan does not run counter to our external interests”

According to Putin, the Americans share data on anti-terror with their Russian colleagues. “We view the Americans’ effort in Afghanistan as an anti-terrorist effort,” Putin stressed.

‘NATO’s presence in Afghanistan is conditions-based’

“Further decision on further adjustment of the NATO presence in Afghanistan will be made based on assessment on the conditions on the ground and on whether Taliban meets their commitments under the US-Taliban agreement”