Category: Security

Border tensions with Iran leaves traders and transporters in Nimroz concerned

NIMROZ (SW) – Tension at the border between Afghanistan and Iran has left traders and transporters in Nimroz concerned.

Growing distance between the government and public blamed for surging insecurity

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe growing distance between the Islamic Emirate authorities and the public has led to surge in insecurity in the country.

Analysts see Russia challenging the US in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – Russia is working actively to “normalize” the situation in Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin said during a visit to neighboring Tajikistan, evoking Moscow’s responsibilities in the area.

Iranian media reports killing of a border guard

NIMROZ (SW) – An Iranian border guard reportedly got killed in a skirmish with the Islamic Emirate forces on Afghanistan border, reported Iranian media.

Experts say presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan is concerning

KABUL (SW) – Experts have eexpressed concerns about the Russian Defense Minister’s remarks in regard to the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan.

Islamic Emirate announces to hold a grand consultative meeting

KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities have announced to hold a grand consultative meeting in Kabul next month.

Higher education minister calls for lifting travel restrictions

KABUL (SW) – Abdul Baqi Haqqani, has condemned the renewed travel restrictions imposed on him by the UN.

Islamic Emirate forces conduct aerial raids in Sar-e-Pul

SAR-E-PUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate forces have conducted aerial raids in Sar-e-Pul provinces against the forces of one of their rival militia commanders. A

Five more lives lost and 11 injured to another earthquake in Paktika

SHARANA (SW) – At least five people got killed and 11 more got hurt following an earthquake in Paktika that was devastated by a strong earthquake earlier this week.

Fighting in Sar-e-Pul leaves 17 people killed, says sources

SAR-E-PUL (SW) – Fighting between two Islamic Emirate factions have left at least 17 people killed, sources told Salam Watandar.

Talking to the Taliban ‘only way forward’ in Afghanistan

MONITORING (SW) – The devastating earthquake on Wednesday is just one of several emergencies facing Afghanistan, and continued dialogue with the de facto Taliban authorities remains the only way to address ongoing challenges in the country, the Security Council heard on Thursday.