Новости за 24.06.2015

The NATO defense ministers meeting formally kicked off in Brussels on Wednesday to hold two days of talks on the Alliance’s continued adaptation in the face of new security challenges. The ministers will meet with the acting defense minister of Afghanistan Masoom Stanikzai to discuss NATO’s ongoing support for Afghanistan. “We will meet with acting Read the full article...

The newly emerged militant group, Daesh has asked people in parts of eastern Nangarhar province to refer to their judiciary if there are problems. The militant group has issued warnings in areas where they are operating telling local elders not to organize Jirgas and if people have issues they need to refer to Daesh. Daesh Read the full article...

The United States will decide regarding the troops withdrawal timeline from Afghanistan after the ongoing fighting season, the US Permanent Representative to NATO said. In response to a question regarding the deteriorating security situation and announcement of troops withdrawal timeline from Afghanistan by 2016, Ambassador Douglas Lute, said “Whether or not the U.S. adjusts its Read the full article...

The deadly heat wave is embracing Sindh province of Pakistan for the consecutive fourth day with the death toll surpassing 850. Government has been issuing warnings for people to stay indoor and reach out to nearby government established heatstroke centers for treatment if fallen ill due to the weather. As of Wednesday afternoon at least 850 Read the full article...

The White House has praised Afghan National Security Forces for professionally quelling the recent terrorist attack on Afghan Parliament. Josh Earnest, White House spokesman said that Afghan security forces limited the lose of a very dangerous attack. He said that suppressing the attack in a very short spin of time indicates improvement of the capacity and Read the full article...

The governor of Kisham District in northeastern Badakhshan province has been wounded in a suicide attack. Abdul Rawouf Ibrahimi, head of Wolesi Jirga said that the incident took place this morning. Ibrahimi expressed grief over the incident while talking to the session on Wednesday. MP Nilofar Ibrahimi said that the district governor has been taken Read the full article...

37 militants have been killed in newest military operations across the country, Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. A statement issued by the ministry states that the operations were carried out in five provinces where 41 militants also sustained injuries in past 24 hours. 155 different types of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weapons and ammunition Read the full article...

Heavy fighting has erupted between security forces and militants after Taliban attacked parts of Baghlan-i-Markazi District in northern Baghlan province. Jawhar Khan Baburi, governor of Baghlan-i-Markazi District said that in an attempt to seize areas in this district, insurgents belonging to Taliban launched an attack but faced harsh response from security forces. He said security Read the full article...