At least seven civilians, including women and children, were killed and six more were wounded in a “Taliban” mortar attack in the northeastern city of Kunduz on Wednesday evening, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement
Ghani fled Kabul with less than a million dollars, says report
The SIGAR report, compiled based on interviews of at least 30 former officials, including those close to Ghani, suggests a little over $500,000 million in cash on board the helicopters. Significantly, the fund that Ghani took away was not the government fund but was the leftover amount that the UAE government had provided to Ghani to support his 2019 presidential campaign.
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Twelve security force members killed in Taliban attack
At least twelve members of Afghan security forces were killed and another ten wounded in an attack by the Taliban in the northwestern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday, TOLOnews reported
Afghan forces conduct 96% operations independently
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) conducts 96% of operations without any help from foreign militaries stationed in Afghanistan, said acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid
US-Taliban deal can’t be basis for everything in Doha talks: Afghan peace negotiator
The US-Taliban deal can’t be the basis for all topics that will be discussed in the intra-Afghan talks currently happening between the Afghan government team and the Taliban, said Afghan chief peace negotiator Dr Abdullah Abdullah
Afghan forces retakes Kunduz base from Taliban, 22 killed
At least 12 Afghan security forces’ members and 10 Taliban fighters were killed between Thursday to Friday in a fight that ensued over the control of the Bala Sahib military in the northern province of Kunduz in Afghanistan
Afghan chief negotiator: Taliban is mistaken if it thinks of violence as leverage tool
Afghanistan’s chief peace negotiator Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Friday said the Taliban is mistaken if they think of using violence as means to get concession in peace talks, TOLOnews reported
EU calls for more anti-corruption measures from Afghan government
Addressing the 6th annual Anti Corruption Conference, EU ambassador Von Brandt emphasized the need for strong anti-corruption measures as an important tool to “build trust between government and people” for sustainable peace
Taliban taking control of coal routes; earns $13K daily
The Taliban has been increasing its presence on coal routes of mineral-rich northern Samangan province in Afghanistan and is charging trucks carrying coal, reported TOLOnews
Terror group IMU’s leader killed in Afghan forces’ operation
Aziz Yuldash, the leader of an internationally designated terrorist organization, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, was killed on Thursday in an operation undertaken by Afghan security forces in Faryab province, TOLOnews reported quoting the Ministry of Defense
Journalist killed in IED blast in Helmand
Elyas Daye, a local reporter with Radio Azadi, was killed on Thursday morning in a magnetic IED blast which occurred in Helmand province, TOLOnews reported
Doha talks: Government offers alternatives to Taliban to end deadlock
In a bid to end the deadlock in the intra-Afghan negotiation in Doha, the Afghan government team is reportedly offering four alternatives to the Taliban, a report in Tolonews mentioned
Six Afghan forces’ members killed in different incidents
Six members of Afghan security forces were killed in different incidents, including in a helicopter crash, since Tuesday in Afghanistan, reported TOLOnews
Afghan President seeks support from SCO nations
Addressing the 20th meet of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday sought support for peace efforts in Afghanistan “within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” TOLOnews reported
600 freed Taliban prisoners returned to the battlefield: Afghan interior ministry
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior on Tuesday said that around 600 Taliban prisoners who were freed as part of the prisoner exchange deal have been returned to the battlefield, reports Arian news
Afghanistan: Taliban expect next US administration to implement Doha deal
The Taliban said they expect the next US administration to implement the Doha deal and also assured that the group is committed to fulfilling their part of the deal
