Category: Security

Government urged to protect journalists

The press freedom body, Reporters Without Borders, has urged the Afghan government to take necessary steps to end spiral of violence aimed at the community.

NATO to decide on troop’s level in Afghanistan next month

The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance would decide on the troop’s level in Afghanistan in the coming month.

Taliban kill 12 security forces in Kunduz

Officials in Kunduz confirmed that 12 security forces were killed in a Taliban attack on an army base in the province.

Saleh vows to equip Kabul with advanced surveillance cameras

Amrullah Saleh, first vice president, has vowed to equip Kabul with advanced surveillance cameras for security purposes.

Andarabi says Taliban gearing up for fresh annual offensives

Interior minister Massound Andarabi claimed on Monday the Taliban are gearing-up for the next year’s spring offensives.

Taliban warn to retaliate in case of US air raids

The Taliban have warned the U.S. forces in Afghanistan against continuation of air raids.

5 people killed in bomb blast in Kapisa

Authorities in Kapisa province said on Sunday a bomb blast aimed at the head of ‘Uleme Council’ here killed 5 people and injured 9 others.

Arg responds to remarks made by Pompeo

The Administrative Office of the President has reacted to a recent remark by the US Secretary of State about the Taliban not targeting American soldiers in Afghanistan.

Uncertainty looms days before resumption of intra-Afghan talks

Days ahead of the second round of intra-Afghan talks in Doha, concerns have been raised over lack of coherence among members of the government team.

President Ghani speaks over phone with Emir of Qatar

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the presidency said.