UN General Assembly calls for end to violence in Afghanistan
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution with a majority of 131 votes calling on the parties to the conflict to end violence in Afghanistan.
Category: Security
News presenter Fardeen dies under ‘suspicious’ circumstances
Fardeen Amini, news presenter for Ariania News, died on Friday under ‘suspicious’ circumstances.
Female journalist Malalai killed in Nangarhar
Officials in Nangarhar have confirmed a female journalist was gunned down by unknown assailants here on Thursday.
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.
Car bombing kills 3 soldiers in Ghazni
A suicide car bombing has claimed the lives of at least three security forces in Ghazni province, an official confirmed on Wednesday.
330% increase in civilian casualties due to airstrikes
A new study has revealed that all sides to the conflict in Afghanistan escalated their attacks during various periods of negotiations.
‘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.
‘Afghan women, girls failed by the justice system’
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said in a latest report that Afghan women and girls are being failed by the country’s justice system with their access to justice for crimes of violence remaining tenuous.
Car bombing targets police in Kandahar
Local officials in Kandahar said on Monday the police headquarters in Damaan district has been targeted in a suicide car bombing.
The U.S. welcomes first meeting of HCNR
The U.S. has welcomed the formation and the first Leadership Committee meeting of the Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation, said an official statement.
5 security forces killed in armed assaults in Kandahar, Herat
At least 3 policemen got killed and 5 others got wounded following a car bomb blast in Kandahar, officials confirmed on Saturday.
HCNR holds maiden meeting at the presidency
Months after its formation, the High Council of National Reconciliation held its maiden meeting at the presidency under joint chairmanship of its chairman Abdullah Abdullah and President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.
