Afghanistan Consul General Mohammad Aman Amin on Monday said that the strategic port of Chabahar is expected to be opened in a month’s time.The strategic port of Chabahar in Iran is being developed to build a transport-and-trade corridor through Afghanistan giving India an access to global markets. The strategic port[Read More…]
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Six Red Cross workers killed in Afghanistan
Six workers for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were killed Wednesday in northern Afghanistan, the organization said. Shocked and devastated. We confirm that 6 ICRC staff were killed and 2 are missing in Jawzjan province, #Afghanistan. Statement to follow. — ICRC Afghanistan (@ICRC_af) February 8, 2017 Unknown[Read More…]
Afghan civilian casualty toll rises steeply reports UN
The toll of civilian casualties in Afghanistan in 2016 has increased horrifically said the UN on Monday. More than 11,500 non-combatants — one third of them children — killed or wounded. The leading cause of casualty would be the constant fighting between Afghan security forces and militants, especially in populated[Read More…]
It’s time to leave Afghanistan: Taliban to Trump
In a long letter emailed to journalists on Wednesday, Taliban spokesperson told US President Donald Trump that its time to leave Afghanistan. The letter, in English as well as Dari and Pashto, was written on behalf of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s spokesman, warns Trump that[Read More…]
Afghanistan second most dangerous country for reporters after Syria
Afghanistan is the second most dangerous place for journalists after Syria, according to a report released on Thursday. As least 13 journalists were killed last year, the Afghan Journalists’ Safety Committee (AJSC) said, adding that the Taliban was behind at least ten of the deaths. The committee also found 101[Read More…]
Afghanistan’s first women orchestra set to perform at Davos
Amidst the threat and accusation that they are insulting their family by the public performance, the women of Afghanistan’s first all-female orchestra are set to perform at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Zohra, an ensemble of 35 young musicians aged 13 to 20 including orphans,will be performing before 3,000[Read More…]
US forces admit killing 33 Afghani civilians during air raids
NATO confirmed Thursday that air raids in Afghanistan by US forces targeting Taliban have killed 33 Afghan citizens. Twenty-seven other civilians were wounded in the village of Boz in Kunduz city, a statement from US Forces Afghanistan said on Thursday. The incident on November 3 saw US and Afghan troops carrying[Read More…]
Kabul twin blasts: At least 21 killed, Taliban claims responsibility
At least 21 people were reportedly killed and nearly 45 others wounded in twin explosions that rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday, officials told media. The attack occurred in a crowded area during the afternoon rush hour as workers were returning home. The first explosion, carried out by[Read More…]
‘If you have any sense my friend, don’t plant anything but peace’: India to Pakistan at UN
A day after NIA filed a chargesheet against JeM in the Pathankot attack, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin urged for international action against terror groups like Lashkar-e- Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and their “shadowy supporters”. “We need to address, as an imperative, support (to) terrorist groups like (the)[Read More…]
Migrants clash with police in Bulgaria, set refugee camp on fire
About 2000 asylum seekers have set Bulgaria’s largest refugee camp on fire and clashed with police after the camp was sealed off over reports of a disease outbreak. Police fired water cannon and rubber bullets against the rioters. Around 300 migrants were arrested. We used a water cannon, blanks and[Read More…]
National Geographic’s iconic ‘Afghan girl’ caught in Pakistan for identity fraud
The famous ‘Afghan girl’ immortalized through celebrated National Geographic magazine cover as a green-eyed 12-year-old girl was arrested on Wednesday from Pakistan for forging identity papers. The historic image of Sharbat Gula was taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry and it went on to become the[Read More…]
Afghanistan’s Kunduz attacked by Taliban
The Afghan city of Kunduz has come under attack from the Taliban. A coordinated assault has been launched from four directions and they have gained entry into the city, according to the latest update by Reuters. Sheer Ali Kamal, commander of the 808 Tandar police zone in Kunduz, said, “We[Read More…]
Another blow: Sri Lanka pulls out of SAARC Summit; 5th nation to do so
In yet another setback to Pakistan, Sri Lanka on Thursday pulled out of 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad, becoming the fifth country to do so after India expressed its inability to participate in the summit. “Sri Lanka regrets that the prevailing environment in the region is not conducive for holding[Read More…]
SAARC summit may be postponed as Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bhutan pull out
A day after India announced its decision of not attending the 19th SAARC summit in Islamabad in November, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan have also pulled out of the summit. All the three countries blame Pakistan for the current atmosphere of terror and held that it was not fit for hosting[Read More…]
Judith D’Souza rescued from Afghanistan, to return today
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj took to Twitter on Saturday to confirm that Judith D’Souza, who was working with the Aga Khan Foundation, and was kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan, has been rescued. She will return to her home town in Kolkata, West Bengal, this week. I am happy to inform[Read More…]