Least 10 Imams Killed In Nangarhar ...

Almost a dozen religious scholars have been killed in attacks by unknown armed men in the eastern province of Nangarhar in the past two months, the provincial governor’s spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani said on Saturday. Khogyani said that no one has been arrested in connection to the killings. “Details of some cases have been shared by the …

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Afghans Deserve an End to Violence ...

The Taliban, in the throes of their much-vaunted spring offensive, must commit to a ceasefire in the first instance to show they are serious about engaging in the peace process

Afghan Violence Reports: Nearly 2,3...

The Civilian Protection Advocacy Group (CPAG) said in its monthly report that the number of fatalities almost doubled in the past month, which was also the Muslim holy month of fasting

IS, Taliban Fight Displaces 1000s i...

The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Thursday that 3,000 families fled their homes, and warned the situation could escalate as the warring sides mobilize more fighters

2018 Is Deadliest Year for Afghan C...

The U.N. on Monday confirmed that 10 children were among at least 13 civilians killed in a recent U.S. military airstrike in northern Afghanistan. The U.S., which confirmed the killing of two U.S. service members, carried out an airstrike in the area, and accused the Taliban of using civilian areas as hideouts. The intensified violence in the country has had a toll on civilians

Pakistan values Russia’s role in ...

The Pakistani military officials have said that Pakistan values Russia’s role in Afghan settlement process and the important role of Moscow in other regional processes

Afghan Taliban to regard Pakistan a...

Mujahid also explained the Taliban’s stance of refusing to hold talks with the incumbent Afghan government, saying that holding talks with the Kabul government would imply acceptance of its legitimacy while “it was imposed upon us by aircraft and the bombing of invaders”

Afghan peace council to consider Mo...

In the Moscow meeting, participants agreed on implementation of necessary reforms, keeping and strengthening national institutions

Peaceful end of Afghan war may be i...

Each country with a stake in Afghanistan wants peace, starting with Afghanistan itself. Significantly, this includes China.The Chinese are very worried about the spread of militant Islam — so much so that they have accepted real reputational damage in the West opening up massive re-education camps and filling then with their millions-strong Muslim Uighur population

US-Taliban deal may be close, but f...

The 14,000 U.S. troops remaining in the South Asian country advise the Afghan military and conduct counterterrorism operations. President Donald Trump has frequently questioned the value of U.S. troop involvement