US-Forces Afghanistan spokesman Colonel Sonny Leggett confirms American forces have conducted several targeted strikes in Helmand over the past two days to defend Afghan National Defense and Security Forces who have come under attack by the Taliban.
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Ukraine and Afghanistan usher in new era of bilateral ties
Afghan Ambassador to the Ukraine Wali Monawar on Monday met with Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oleh Urusky where the two officials agreed there is significant potential for the two countries to strengthen bilateral relations and trade.
Read more ›Ghani congratulates Tajik president on his re-election victory
On Monday evening President Ashraf Ghani called Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon to congratulate him on his re-election victory, the Presidential Palace (ARG) stated.
Read more ›Pakistan embassy starts issuing visas once again for Afghans
The Pakistan Embassy in Kabul has taken steps to start issuing visas for Afghan nationals after the process was suspended earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more ›India to stop sponsoring Daesh
I have been consistently advocating, authoring, and warning the world about the expansion of Daesh and its misuse in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian Countries. In 2014, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval had visited Iraq and met with Daesh head to create working relationships with Daesh and also met with the other leadership of this extremist […]
Read more ›Taleban Opportunism and ANSF Frustration: How the Afghan conflict has changed since the Doha agreement
Those ‘living the war’ in Afghanistan, both civilians and combatants, have had markedly different experiences in the last seven months depending on where they are in the country. Those in Taleban-controlled areas have seen unexpected peace since the United States and Taleban signed their agreement in Doha after the US largely halted air attacks and the Afghan government moved to […]
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