2566 civilians killed in Taliban attacks in 4 months
KABUL (SW) – At least 2566 civilians got killed and 3021 got injured in the Taliban attacks in the past four months, the State Ministry for Peace said in a report on Thursday.
Category: Security
Would never give in to plans of destruction of Afghanistan, says President
KABUL (SW) – President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said on Thursday that he would never give in to plans of destruction of Afghanistan chalked outside the country.
Australia concerned over surge in civilian casualties by the Taliban
KABUL (SW) – Australia has expressed concerns over surge in civilian casualties caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Taliban warned of international isolation amid raging violence
KABUL (SW) – Deborah Lyons, Chief of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, has said that If there is no movement at the negotiating table, the Taliban will not be seen as a ‘viable partner’ for the international community.
Kandahar residents stage large demo for peace
KANDAHAR CITY (SW) – A large number of Kandahar residents gathered in the city on Wednesday to call for peace in the country.
Afghanistan expects China to pressure Taliban for peace
KABUL (SW) – The Afghan government said on Wednesday it was taken into confidence by the Chinese government regarding the Taliban delegation visit to Beijing.
Taliban destroy telecom towers in Paktia
GARDEZ (SW) – The Taliban have uprooted up to 11 telecom towers in the Paktia province depriving millions of locals of mobile and internet access.
Taliban forcefully recruiting child soldiers
SHEBERGHAN (SW) – There have been repeated reports of Taliban recruitment minors for fighting in areas under their control.
Massoud says gov’t, Taliban have many similarities
KABUL (SW) – Ahmad Wali Massoud, head of the Ahmad Shah Massoud Foundation, criticized the government’s performance at a news conference in Kabul on Monday.
Civilian casualties up by 47 %, says UNAMA
KABUL (SW) – Civilian casualties in Afghanistan in the first half of 2021 reached record levels, including a particularly sharp increase in killings and injuries since May when international military forces began their withdrawal, said the UN on Monday.
US to continue airstrikes to support Afghan forces
MONITORING (SW) – The United States will to continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the insurgent Taliban, a regional U.S. commander said on Sunday as U.S. and other international forces have drawn down troops in Afghanistan.
MoI claims arresting mastermind behind Eid day rocket attack
KABUL (SW) – Authorities claimed to have arrested the main culprits behind the rocket attacks on the presidential palace during the Eid prayers earlier this week.
