Afghanistan

Afghan government sets up ad hoc committee to tackle coronavirus outbreak

Mar 17, 2020 15:27

The Afghan government has taken the coronavirus outbreak seriously, saying the number of positive cases are on the rise. All educational centers, swimming pools, wedding halls and most public places are in lockdown.
Iran-Afghanistan Border Crossings kept open

Mar 16, 2020 11:03

While a number of Iran’s neighbors have decided to close the common border over concerns about the outbreak of the coronavirus, all border crossings between Iran and Afghanistan are open and the Iranian export of commodities is in progress, an official said.
Afghanistan summons UN official over meeting with president’s rival

Mar 13, 2020 15:06

The Afghan Foreign Ministry has summoned the United Nations (UN) special representative for Afghanistan to protest his meeting with Abdullah Abdullah, a former official and a rival to Ashraf Ghani.
British forces to begin their final retreat from Afghanistan

Mar 12, 2020 01:22

After nearly two decades of military intervention in Afghanistan, the UK finally looks set to depart the country following the US peace deal with the Afghan Taliban.
Former president Karzai blames US for crisis in Afghanistan

Mar 11, 2020 10:33

Afghanistan’s former president Hamid Karzai has blamed the United States’ policies and “insulting” and “divisive” treatment of Afghan people for the current political crisis in the country.
Afghan president orders release of 1,500 Taliban prisoners

Mar 11, 2020 06:53

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has approved the release of hundreds of Taliban prisoners as part of efforts to pave the way for the start of talks with the militants.
Afghan president-elect delays inauguration for talks with rival over vote dispute

Mar 09, 2020 05:53

Afghan President-elect Ashraf Ghani has agreed to delay his inauguration ceremony to allow more time for talks with his rival Abdullah Abdullah, who has competing claims to the country’s leadership, following a disputed presidential race.
Gunmen kill local official, bodyguards in Afghan capital

Mar 08, 2020 09:32

A local Afghan official has been killed in an attack by gunmen, who also killed two of his bodyguards and left another one wounded, in the capital, Kabul.
Gunmen attack Afghan gathering attended by senior figures

Mar 06, 2020 11:08

Afghan political leader Abdullah Abdullah has escaped unhurt after gunmen attacked a ceremony in the capital Kabul, that left at least 27 people dead and dozens injured.
US carries out airstrike on Afghan Taliban, days after signing ‘peace’ deal

Mar 04, 2020 10:03

The United States has conducted an airstrike against the Taliban militant group’s positions in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand Province, just days after the two sides signed a “peace” deal.