MPs from Baghlan on Wednesday said that the fragile security situation in Laghman has not improved despite military reinforcements being sent to the region to repel Taliban threats and restore normalcy to insecure areas. Meanwhile, members of Parliament’s internal security commission said that the fighting has reached the suburbs of the provincial capital Mehtarlam. Some MPs meanwhile said that some […]

“If such a step is taken, then the responsibility for all the misfortunes and difficulties lies upon those who commit such mistakes.” Since U.S. President Joe Biden announced on April 14 that the United States would fully withdraw from Afghanistan by September 2021, there has been discussion — among regional observers and, according to reports, among diplomats — about the […]

Reacting to reports that the US was considering the establishment of military bases in Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, the Taliban in a statement on Tuesday warned neighboring countries against such a move, saying that the Taliban will “not remain silent” and “will fulfill its religious and historical responsibilities in the same way as it has performed throughout history.” The statement read: […]

At least seven civilians were killed on Wednesday evening when a mortar hit a market in Qaisar district of Faryab province, officials said. The 209th Shaheen Corps said the Taliban fired mortar shells at a market on Wednesday evening, killing seven civilians and wounding nine others. People’s shops were also damaged in the incident, the Corps said. Faryab police also […]

Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib and his U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan discussed security and counterterrorism cooperation during a phone call on Thursday. The National Security Council tweeted that “NSA Sullivan reiterated American support for ANDSF, development assistance, and [the need for] peace in Afghanistan.” Sullivan in turn tweeted that he had discussed a “strong and enduring U.S.-Afghanistan partnership” with […]

The Afghan Shiite Ulema (council) on Thursday accused government of negligence in securing the western areas of Kabul. The Ulema said government needs to take urgent steps to improve security in the area, which is predominantly home to Hazaras. The area has also been the epicenter of major attacks over the past few years including the recent girls school bombing […]

The Presidential Palace (ARG) has announced that the list of members and the working framework of the High Council of Government has been finalized. According to ARG, the first meeting will be held in the near future and that the “structure and mechanism” of the council has also been finalized. In addition, Latif Mahmood, the president’s deputy spokesman said: “The […]

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was on Tuesday critical of US President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces in Afghanistan by September 11 and warned that this decision is not underpinned by a clear plan to mitigate the risks once troops have withdrawn. Addressing the U.S. Senate, McConnell said Biden’s decision was “dangerous, wishful thinking”. He said the decision […]

The Taliban on Wednesday urged Afghanistan’s neighboring countries not to allow the U.S. to establish military bases in their countries stating that should such a step be taken “it will be a great and historic mistake and disgrace”. According to a statement issued by the Taliban’s Doha-based spokesman, Mohammad Naeem: “The Muslim and Mujahid nation of Afghanistan will not remain […]

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said in a press conference on Tuesday that discussions are still being held on the type of U.S. footprint needed in Afghanistan in order to protect American diplomats in the country. In answer to a question about security at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul in order to keep an embassy presence for […]