Category: Security

Saleh’s takeover of Kabul security a ‘political stunt’

According to them, this decision was not made to improve the security situation, but aimed at attracting popular support.

Presidential palace flays Taliban’s latest attacks

The Taliban have carried out attacks in Helmand and Ghor provinces by taking advantage of the good intentions of the government and people for peace, the presidential palace said on Monday.

Head of Daesh’s suicide attack operations arrested

Last year, President Ghani claimed the complete annihilation of the group, however, militants associated with the group continue to stage terrorist attacks.

Khalilzad rejects Taliban charges of violating peace deal

He warned the belief that says violence must escalate to win concessions at the negotiating table is ‘very risky.

Car bombing claims multiple lives in Ghor

A heavy car bombing in Ghor province on Sunday morning claimed multiple lives.

Intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha faced with deadlock

Earlier, at the third general meeting of the two sides, it was stressed that the contact groups should convene meetings as soon as possible and find solutions to their differences.

Over 7000 families displaced by ongoing clashes in Helmand

The Taliban launched an offensive near Lashkar Gah in Helmand province eight days ago and seized a number of areas and security posts

US, Taliban agree to ‘reset’ actions in Afghanistan

Zalmay Khalilzad said in a series of tweets the two sides agreed to re-set actions by strictly adhering to implementation of all elements of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement.

Calls for safe passage for civilians in Helmand

Three days of intense fighting between Afghan government and Taliban forces has blocked all exit routes from the city and forced at least 35,000 people to flee their homes, said Amnesty International.

UNAMA calls for halting violence

UNAMA said the violence unleashed in Helmand this week has forced thousands of civilians to leave their homes and initial reports suggest civilians have been killed and injured, including women and children.