Category: Security

Abolishing of institutions sparks criticism of the Islamic Emirate

KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate’s move to abolish a number of state institutions has sparked strong criticism at home and abroad.

Thousands of people lose jobs upon dissolution of various commissions, bodies

KABUL (SW) – Thousands of people have lost their jobs upon dissolution of various commissions and bodies by the Islamic Emirate authorities.

Haqqani’s remarks on reopening of girls’ schools fails to raise hopes

KABUL (SW) – Recent remarks by the interior ministers, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on reopening of girls’ schools has failed to raise hopes amid grim skepticism.

India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan

MONITORING (SW) – Counter-terrorism experts from India, Pakistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday deliberated on boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges at a meeting hosted by New Delhi.

Female UN staff asked to observe hijab

KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil has called on female UN staff in Afghanistan to observe the hijab.

Islamic Emirate’s policies complicating political situation, says analysts

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the inconsistency and evident differences in action and the stated policies of the Islamic Emirate complicate the political situation in the country.

Signs of an historic city emerge in Zabul

QALAT (SW) – Authorities in Zabul province claim remains of a cave tens of meters underground have been found with marks of an historic city with ancient buildings.

Uruzgan residents call for landmines to be cleared

TARIN KOT (SW) – A number of Uruzgan residents, who had previously been forced to flee their homes due to the war, are now unable to return to their homes due to the landmines.

Prevailing concerns divert family aways from building ties

KABUL (SW) – A number of psychologists believe the prevailing economic, security and unemployment problems have diverted people’s attention from building and nurturing family relationships.

Forex traders ‘forced’ to resume operations

KABUL (SW) – Following the cessation of operations by the forex traders in protest, sources told Salam Watandar that the forces of the Islamic Emirate had reopened the gates of the currency market in Kabul by force.