Category: South East Asia

Govt Wants Peace, But Committed to Defense: Andarab

Minister of Interior Massoud Andarabi said that the Afghan government strongly believes in peace and has not declared a war against anyone; however, it’s up to to the Taliban to decide on a path of peace or war this spring. “The Afghan government has not declared any operation for the month of Hamal (March), because we are still committed to […]

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Watchdog: Political Pressure Caused Attorney General to Resign

Afghanistan’s Attorney General Farid Hamidi stepped down from his post “for personal and family reasons,” according to the Presidential Palace. President Ashraf Ghani accepted his resignation, the Palace said.

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Well known cleric shot dead in Kabul while on his way to mosque

Faiz Mohammad Fayez, former head of the Ulema Council in Kunduz province, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in PD17 of Kabul city early Wednesday morning, Kabul police confirmed.

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Dozens rescued from Taliban prison in Herat

The Afghan forces have rescued 34 people from a Taliban prisoner in western Herat province, the Defense Ministry (MoD) said Wednesday.

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Khalilzad discusses ‘transitional period’ as an option: Sources claim

The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has reportedly discussed the formation of a transitional period in Afghanistan in order to move towards a future political structure. This was reportedly discussed during his recent meetings with prominent Afghan political leaders in Kabul.

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UK Supports Afghan Govt’s Fight against Taliban: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a telephonic conversation with President Ashraf Ghani on Friday reiterated his country’s continued support to the Afghan government’s fight against the Taliban, according to a statement by the British government.

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Two People Killed in Kabul, Nangarhar Blasts

Two people were killed and three more were wounded in two blasts in Kabul and Nangarhar provinces on Saturday, local officials and police confirmed.

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Armed Forces Day: Troops on Frontlines Keep Hope for Peace

Afghan forces serving on the frontlines expressed their hope for peace in the country as the nation celebrated Armed Forces Day across the country by honoring the services of the men in uniform, calling them as “guardians” of Afghanistan.

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Peace won’t be found in silence or fear, says AIHRC chair

One year ago today – February 28 – Afghans were buoyed by the signing of the US-Taliban agreement in Doha, which they hoped would bring peace. Instead, today, a year later, targeted killings have spiked leaving thousands of civil society activists, government officials, journalists and even doctors fearing for their lives.

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Taliban warns Washington against violating Doha agreement

The Taliban urged Washington to uphold its part of the US-Taliban agreement signed a year ago Sunday and stated the release of remaining prisoners and end of blacklists have yet to be implemented. In a statement issued Sunday to mark the one-year anniversary of the signing of the deal – which the Afghan government was not party to – the […]

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