Afghanistan: At least 45 militants killed in counter-terrorism operation

Afghanistan: At least 45 militants killed in counter-terrorism operation

Kabul, Oct 26 (IBNS): At least 45 militants, including 19 ISIS loyalists, were killed by Afghan forces recently in the country's Nangarhar province, reports said.

by IBNS October 26, 2016

Afghanistan: At least 9 ISIS militants killed in air and ground strikes

Afghanistan: At least 9 ISIS militants killed in air and ground strikes

Kabul, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least nine ISIS militants were killed in separate land and air raids conducted by the Afghan forces in the country's Nangarhar province, reports said.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

Afghanistan: Improving ways to settle water disputes key to economic growth, avoiding conflict  new UN report

Afghanistan: Improving ways to settle water disputes key to economic growth, avoiding conflict new UN report

New York, Oct 24 (Just Earth News): The demand for water to support agricultural development in conflict-plagued Afghanistan often results in high-stakes water disputes, according to a new United Nations report released on Sunday, which underscores the need for more effective and transparent means of resolving the differences.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

Recent attack in Afghanistan planned inside Pakistan, says Afghan Vice President

Recent attack in Afghanistan planned inside Pakistan, says Afghan Vice President

Kabul, Sept 22 (IBNS): Taking a stand with India post the Uri attack in which 19 soldiers died, Afghanistan too blamed Pakistan for the recent strike in the country's capital, citing the latter to be the place where the plan for such acts were conceived.

by IBNS September 22, 2016

India,Afghanistan,Bangladesh to boycott SAARC summit in Pakistan

India,Afghanistan,Bangladesh to boycott SAARC summit in Pakistan

New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent attacks in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India might boycott the SAARC Summit in Pakistan, media reports said.

by IBNS September 21, 2016

US-Canadian couple appear in Taliban video, pleads govt to change policy

US-Canadian couple appear in Taliban video, pleads govt to change policy

Kabul, Aug 31 (IBNS): A Canadian man and his American wife, who were captured by the Taliban in 2012 in Afghanistan following their visit to the nation, purportedly appeared in a video uploaded by the fringe unit, US watchdog SITE reported.

by IBNS August 31, 2016

Afghanistan: Dozen killed in American Univ attack in Kabul

Afghanistan: Dozen killed in American Univ attack in Kabul

Kabul, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least 12 people were killed and another 30 injured in a coordinated militant attack on the American University in Kabul on Wednesday evening, reports said.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Narendra Modi, Ashraf Ghani inaugurate Stor Palace through VC

Narendra Modi, Ashraf Ghani inaugurate Stor Palace through VC

Kabul/New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani through video conferencing as the duo inaugurated the renovated Stor Palace in Kabul.

by IBNS August 22, 2016

Afghanistan: Khanabad district reportedly under Taliban control

Afghanistan: Khanabad district reportedly under Taliban control

Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): In a major setback to the Afghanistan government that is trying to prevent Taliban operations in the country, the Islamist terror outfit has reportedly taken over Khanabad district in Kunduz, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Afghanistan: At least one killed in Kabul explosion

Afghanistan: At least one killed in Kabul explosion

Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): An explosion took place in Kabul on Saturday morning, killing a person and injuring another, following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED), reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

PM Modi greets Afghanistan on Independence day

PM Modi greets Afghanistan on Independence day

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Keeping his strong bond intact with Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Fridaygreeted the people of the country on their Independence Day.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

Kidnapped Pakistani copter crew released by Taliban: Reports

Kidnapped Pakistani copter crew released by Taliban: Reports

Kabul/Islamabad, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Taliban militants have released the six kidnapped Pakistani helicopter crew, Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS August 13, 2016

US confirms death of ISIS Khurasan chief Hafeez Saeed

US confirms death of ISIS Khurasan chief Hafeez Saeed

Washington/Kabul, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Pentagon confirmed the death of ISIS chief in Afghanistan's Khurasan province, Hafeez Saeed, on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS August 13, 2016

Afghanistan: 12 ISIS loyalists killed in clean-up operations

Afghanistan: 12 ISIS loyalists killed in clean-up operations

Kabul, Aug 8 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants were killed and 19 others injured in a clean-up operation by the Afghan military forces, reports said.

by IBNS August 08, 2016

Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians killed in separate bomb explosions in Paktia province

Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians killed in separate bomb explosions in Paktia province

Kabul, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 10 civilians were killed following two separate bomb explosions in Afghanistan's Paktia province, reports said.

by IBNS August 06, 2016

Afghanistan: Three terrorists shot dead as attack on Northgate hotel ends in Kabul

Afghanistan: Three terrorists shot dead as attack on Northgate hotel ends in Kabul

Kabul, Aug 1 (IBNS): A coordinated Taliban attack on Kabul's Northgate hotel finally ceased on Monday morning as all three terrorists were gunned down by Afghan forces, reports said.

by IBNS August 01, 2016

Afghanistan becomes the 164th member of World Trade Organization

Afghanistan becomes the 164th member of World Trade Organization

Kabul, July 30 (IBNS): Afghanistan on Saturday formally became the 164th member of the World Trade Organization, which will now enable the country to enjoy multilateral trade, reports said.

by IBNS July 30, 2016

Afghanistan: Explosion heard in Herat city, casualties feared

Afghanistan: Explosion heard in Herat city, casualties feared

Kabul, July 30 (IBNS): At least one person was reportedly killed in a heavy explosion in Afghanistan's Herat city on Saturday morning.

by IBNS July 30, 2016

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) An Indian woman working with an NGO was kidnapped in Kabul on Thursday night, media reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Afghanistan, Russia agree to establish military-technical cooperation committee

Afghanistan, Russia agree to establish military-technical cooperation committee

Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS) Afghanistan and Russia have agreed to establish a military-technical cooperation committee to jointly combat international terrorism, media reports said.

by IBNS April 29, 2016

Afghanistan: UN calls on all parties to respect protected status of medical facilities and personnel

Afghanistan: UN calls on all parties to respect protected status of medical facilities and personnel

New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Following two incidents in the past week that put access to health care in Afghanistan under attack, the United Nations mission in the country has urged all parties to refrain from targeting hospitals and to take all feasible precautions to prevent casualties among their patients and personnel.

by IBNS February 24, 2016

Afghanistan: UN agency begins humanitarian assistance to families fleeing Kunduz

Afghanistan: UN agency begins humanitarian assistance to families fleeing Kunduz

New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Afghans who fled fighting in Kunduz have received bread baked from wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals along with other food supplies, but the World Food Programme (WFP) is seriously concerned about the safety and food security of people remaining in the north-eastern province.

by IBNS October 10, 2015

Afghanistan: UN envoy urges unbiased inquiry into fatal Kunduz hospital air strike

Afghanistan: UN envoy urges unbiased inquiry into fatal Kunduz hospital air strike

New York, Oct 6 (IBNS): Nicholas Haysom, the United Nations Special Representative for Afghanistan, reiterated on Monday the need for an impartial investigation into the deadly air strike on the Mdecins sans Frontires (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of medical personnel, patients and other civilians this past Saturday.

by IBNS October 06, 2015

Afghanistan: UN welcomes establishment of electoral system reform commission

Afghanistan: UN welcomes establishment of electoral system reform commission

New York, Jul 20 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday welcomed the establishment by the National Unity Government of an Electoral System Reform Commission in the country.

by IBNS July 20, 2015

India will always stand firmly beside Afghanistan: President Mukherjee

India will always stand firmly beside Afghanistan: President Mukherjee

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has received Afghanistan president Mohammad Ashraf Ghani at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

by IBNS April 29, 2015

"India supports Ghani's  vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan"

"India supports Ghani's vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan"

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed India's support for Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

by IBNS April 28, 2015

Afghanistan: Militants attack bus, kill 13 civilians

Afghanistan: Militants attack bus, kill 13 civilians

Kabul, Mar 24 (IBNS): Militants attacked civilian bus on Kabul-Ghazni highway which killed at least 13 people, media reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS March 24, 2015

Afghanistan: 5 militants killed

Afghanistan: 5 militants killed

Kabul, Feb 10 (IBNS): At least five militants were killed as they attacked the police headquarters in Afghanistan's northeastern Kunduz province on Tuesday.

by IBNS February 10, 2015

10 policemen killed in triple blasts in Afghanistan

10 policemen killed in triple blasts in Afghanistan

Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): At least 10 policemen died and several others injured after triple blasts rocked East Afghanistan's three cities, including capital Kabul on Monday, media reported.

by IBNS November 10, 2014

Will the Unity Government Deliver for Afghanistan?

Will the Unity Government Deliver for Afghanistan?

Afghanistan may be rejoicing with the formation of a unity government after a month of political deadlock and uncertainty, but the same may not augur well for the country in the long run, says Sujeet Sarkar who works as an international advisor on governance and civil society and has authored the acclaimed book: In Search of a New Afghanistan.

by IBNS October 16, 2014