FM Atmar says work underway on President Ghani’s trip to the US
KABUL, Afghanistan (AA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar has said work is underway to plan a trip to the US by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.
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MoFA welcomes $ 266M worth of humanitarian aid by the US
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the $ 255M worth of humanitarian aid by the US for Afghanistan in the backdrop of the withdrawal of international troops.
Taliban believe to achieve objectives by negotiation, force
MONITORING (SW) – The Taliban’s intent appears to be to continue to strengthen its military position as leverage as they believe to achieve almost all of its objectives by negotiation or, if necessary, by force, said a UN report.
NATO to continue funding, keeping civilian presence in Afghanistan
MONITORING ( SW) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance remained committed to keep funding and maintaining civilian presence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of troops.
Analysts believe the US to stay engaged in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – As the US completes nearly a quarter of its departure from Afghanistan, analysts believe Washington would stay engaged here.
US reiterates support for the Afghan forces
KABUL (SW) – The US has reiterated commitment to continue support for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces after withdrawal of the American troops.
US reiterates support for the Afghan forces
Afghanistan hails NATO’s renewed commitment towards ANSDF
KABUL (SW) – The Afghan government on Saturday welcomed NATO’s renewed commitment towards Afghanistan after withdrawal of foreign troops.
Khalilzad downplays fears of Taliban overrunning Kabul
MONITORING (SW) – The top US peace broker for Afghanistan has said the predictions that the Taliban will quickly overrun Afghan government forces and conquer Kabul once U.S. and coalition forces have fully withdrawn are unduly pessimistic.
Bounty for information on missing US citizen in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The US has announced a reward of $5 million for information regarding the American citizen Cydney Mizell who went missing in Kandahar in January 26, 2008.
Efforts intensified to make Istanbul peace conference happen
KABUL (SW) – With no green light from the Taliban so far, the US, Turkey and partners have intensified diplomatic maneuvers to ensure the Istanbul conference on peace in Afghanistan takes place.
Gen. Milley warns Afghanistan could face ‘bad possible outcomes’ of US withdrawal
MONITORING (SW) —A top U.S. military officer has warned the Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against Taliban insurgents as the withdrawal of American and coalition troops accelerates in the coming weeks.
Biden defends Afghanistan exit strategy at Congress
MONITORING (SW) – US President Joe Biden has defended his exit of troops strategy for Afghanistan as he delivered his first formal speech at the Congress.
