Новости за 01.05.2017

The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan (MoD) claims at least 130 insurgents were killed during the counter-terrorism operations in the past 24 hours. A statement by MoD said, The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces conducted joined offensive operations in order to protect lives and properties of people in the past 24 hours, also defeating Read the full article...

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan welcomed the conclusion of peace agreement between the Afghan government and the Hez-e-Islami led Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, saying UNAMA is encouraged by steps towards peace in Afghanistan. A statement by the UN mission in Afghanistan said “UNAMA supports the efforts by Afghanistan’s National Unity Government to engage all those Read the full article...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) welcomed the full implementation of peace agreement between the Afghan government and Hezb-e-Islami led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. NATO Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan Cornelius Zimmermann said “NATO welcomes the Afghan government’s continued steps towards full implementation of its peace agreement with Hizb-e Islami. This is a positive indication of the Read the full article...

At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed in an airstrike conducted by the US forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, the local security officials said Monday. The militants were targeted in the vicinity of Chaparhar district, home to several Taliban and ISIS militants. A clash was also broke out between the Taliban insurgents and Read the full article...

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has signed a decree for the release of the first batch of Hezb-e-Islam prisoners. The first batch of the prisoners to be released from the jails will include over 70 inmates. The officials in ARG Palace said last month that the release of Hezb-e-Islami prisoners will kick off as the per Read the full article...

The United States Special Inspector General for Reconstruction (SIGAR) has said at least 807 Afghan soldiers lost their lives just in the first six weeks of 2017. Calling the casualties among the Afghan forces as ‘shockingly high’, the latest SIGAR report also indicates a record number of casualties among civilians. According to the report, the Read the full article...

A prominent Afghan religious figure, former Jahid leader and ex-member of the Afghan parliament Abdul Rab Rasool Sayyaf once again slammed the Taliban group for their so-called holy war ‘Jihad’ and emphasized that it is only the Afghan forces who are waging a true Jihad against slaves and foreigners interfering in Afghanistan. Speaking during a Read the full article...

At least twelve militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during the ongoing operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. According to the local government officials, the militants were killed during Hamza counter-terrorism operations in Achin district of Nangarhar. The officials further added that the militants were targeted Read the full article...

The NAI organization supporting open media in Afghanistan reacted at the remarks of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar against the media. Speaking during a press conference, the NAI representative condemned the use of the word vicious for the media, emphasizing that the government of national unity is obliged to preserve the achievements made in field of media and Read the full article...

The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Dr. Abdullah Abdullah reacted at the announcement of spring offensive by the Taliban group, emphasizing that the Afghan forces are ready to respond and the defend the country. Speaking during the council of ministers meeting, Abdullah slammed Taliban for the launch of the offensive, saying such Read the full article...

A clash broke out between the Taliban insurgents and militants affiliated with the Islamic State o Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, causing casualties to the local residents and the militants. The provincial government in a statement said the clash broke out in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar on Sunday Read the full article...