Afghanistan

Iran hails extension of ceasefire in Afghanistan

Jun 17, 2018 12:30

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the extension of a ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban, calling on the sides to respect the truce in order to establish stability and peace in the war-stricken country.
Blast kills 26 at gathering of Taliban, Afghan forces in Nangarhar

Jun 16, 2018 14:25

An explosion has killed at least 26 people at a gathering of the Taliban and Afghan security officials in the eastern province of Nangarhar as the two sides were marking their unprecedented three-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr Muslim holidays.
Afghan Taliban attack police headquarters despite govt. truce

Jun 12, 2018 07:19

Taliban militants in Afghanistan have launched an attack on a district in southeastern Ghazni Province, killing five police officers on the first day of a ceasefire declared by the government.
At least 13 people killed in Daesh bomb attack in Kabul

Jun 11, 2018 12:25

At least 13 people, including women and children, have lost their lives and dozens more sustained injuries after a member of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group detonated an explosive vest outside a government ministry in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul, officials say.
Afghanistan seizes 156 sacks of bomb-making material

Jun 10, 2018 14:53

Afghan security forces have seized 156 sacks of ammonium nitrate from the back of a vegetable truck coming from Pakistan, local officials say.
Foreign Ministry welcomes Eid al-Fitr ceasefire in Afghanistan

Jun 09, 2018 15:58

Foreign Ministry Spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the Afghan government's decision to announce a ceasefire with the Taliban on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr Muslim holidays in the war-stricken country.
Iran spares no effort to boost Afghan security: President Rouhani

Jun 09, 2018 15:56

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a secure and stable Afghanistan is essential to regional security and development, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will spare no effort to promote lasting peace in the war-ravaged country.
Afghan government welcomes Taliban agreement to ceasefire for Eid

Jun 09, 2018 15:53

The deputy spokesman for the Afghan president has welcomed the Taliban’s agreement to a government ceasefire proposal for Eid al-Fitr, expressing hope that the decision can lead to lasting peace.
Taliban agree to ceasefire with Afghan forces for Eid al-Fitr

Jun 09, 2018 12:14

The Taliban have agreed to a ceasefire with the Afghan government for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Australia's special units accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Jun 08, 2018 09:46

A report says Australia’s Special Forces have been accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan and having a "disregard for human life" in the war-torn country.