Afghanistan
Kabul’s Deputy Governor Killed In Bomb Blast
December 15, 2020
Kabul’s Deputy Governor Killed In Bomb Blast
The deputy governor of Kabul was killed in a blast on Tuesday morning in the Afghan capital, after a bomb attached to his armored vehicle by a magnet was detonated.Mahbubullah Muhibbi is the latest – and one of the highest-profile…
Two people killed and others wounded in explosion in the Afghan capital
December 13, 2020
Two people killed and others wounded in explosion in the Afghan capital
Kabul Police announced that at least two people were killed and two others were wounded following an explosion in the city on Sunday morning.Afghan TV channel quoted Kabul police spokesman saying that the explosion occurred at 7:45 a.m. local time…
Afghanistan talks paused until New Year
December 13, 2020
Afghanistan talks paused until New Year
Peace negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government held in Qatar will be paused until January 5, both sides said on Saturday.The insurgents and the Kabul side both tweeted they had exchanged “preliminary lists of agenda items for the…
Report: The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to airstrikes rose 330% in 2019
December 9, 2020
Report: The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to airstrikes rose 330% in 2019
According to an American report, the number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to airstrikes has increased since 2017, after the United States eased its standards for striking and escalated its attacks against the terrorist Taliban.Neta C. Crawford, co-director of…
Sayyeda Fatima Zahraa Complex provides aid for students and professors of the Islamic seminary in Kabul
December 9, 2020
Sayyeda Fatima Zahraa Complex provides aid for students and professors of the Islamic seminary in Kabul
Sayyeda Fatima Zahraa Complex, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Afghan capital, Kabul, organized a campaign to distribute aid to students and professors of the Islamic seminary.The campaign supports students and professors, and contributes to alleviating the hardships…
Elementary school students in Afghanistan study in mosques
December 7, 2020
Elementary school students in Afghanistan study in mosques
The Afghan Ministry of Education stated that, in the first three years, all students of Afghan elementary schools will be taught in mosques, in order to instill a “strong Islamic identity” in them.The Ministry of Education’s plan expects that students…
18 militants killed in the Afghan province of Kandahar
December 7, 2020
18 militants killed in the Afghan province of Kandahar
The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that at least 18 militants were killed in the southern province of Kandahar.In a statement published by Xinhua, it indicated that “18 militants were killed, during the operations that covered parts of the Dand,…
Taliban peace will help in fighting ISIS: Afghan official
December 6, 2020
Taliban peace will help in fighting ISIS: Afghan official
A successful peace process with the Taliban will allow the government to focus its resources on countering ISIS terrorist group and its attacks on soft targets, Afghanistan’s national security adviser said Saturday.Afghanistan is grappling with a surge in violence that…
Three police officers wounded in explosion northeast of Baqubah
December 3, 2020
Three police officers wounded in explosion northeast of Baqubah
A government official in Diyala said that three police officers were wounded when an explosive device exploded in the Kubba area, northeast of Baqubah.“An explosive device exploded on an agricultural road near the Kubba area, on a police patrol, resulting…
Mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma in Kabul
December 1, 2020
Mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma in Kabul
A mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma, peace be upon her, was held in the office of the Supreme Religious Authority in Kabul, Afghanistan.The ceremony was attended by the director of the office, Sheikh al-Mujahid, members of…