Category: Security

Kabulis panicked by alarming surge in crimes

The rise in crimes in Kabul has also prompted the Taliban to issue a statement announcing actions to combat crime in Kabul.

Fierce clashes between security forces, Taliban underway in Helmand

The Taliban have attacked an electricity supply sub-station on the main Kandahar – Helmand highway, and abducted its staff, an official confirmed on Monday.

Taliban closing in on Lashkargah

The spokesman for the Helmand governor denied that the area has fallen to the Taliban, saying 26 Taliban fighters had been killed in the area by the security forces.

Taliban: “We hope he (Trump) will win the (US) election”

Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said Saturday that they “reject” the Taliban support.

ALP men join Taliban in Badakhshan

Meanwhile, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed has claimed via a statement that at least 51 policemen in Khwahan district have joined the insurgents.

‘Taliban not accept the Qur’an, Sunnah as base for resolving disputes’

A former member of the Taliban told Salam Watandar that the group considers their agreement with the US as the basis for negotiations and resolving disputes during the Intra-Afghan talks

Ten civilians killed in landmine blasts

Security officials in Helmand, Kandahar and Herat provinces say all victims of the blasts were civilians.

Khalilzad, Bajwa discuss reduction in violence in Afghanistan

Ambassador Khalilzad, General Miller, and General Bajwa affirmed the need for a significant reduction in violence in Afghanistan as peace negotiations between the two sides move forward.

‘Extremely important to continue to be committed to the future of Afghanistan’

“We support the peace process. And we welcome the talks between the government in Afghanistan and the Taliban. And as part of the peace effort we have reduced our presence in Afghanistan”, he said.