Monthly Archives: May 2018
Iran has Contacts not Links With Taliban: Envoy
Ariana: Amid reports of Tehran’s involvement in deteriorating security in western Farah province of Afghanistan, the Iran ambassador in Kabul says his country has no links with the Taliban but have contacts to bring the group to the negotiation table. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Vows to Protect Gas Pipeline as War Expands to West Afghanistan
Ayaz Gul VOA News May 19, 2018 ISLAMABAD — The Taliban has dismissed concerns its recent battlefield gains in western Afghanistan threaten security of a multibillion-dollar gas pipeline being laid through the area to link Central and South Asia. The project, known as TAPI, is planned to move natural gas from the world’s fourth-largest reserves in
Eastern Afghanistan Blasts Kill 8, Injure 40
Zia Urahman Hasrat VOA News May 19, 2018 NANGARHAR, AFGHANISTAN — A series of explosions killed at least eight civilians and wounded more than 40 others in eastern Afghanistan, provincial authorities told VOA. Attaullah Khogyanai, provincial spokesperson for eastern Nangarhar province, told VOA the explosions occurred in the provincial capital, Jalalabad, at night at a cricket
1TV Afghanistan Dari News May 18, 2018
Six Afghan Military Corps On The Offensive Against Militants
Tolo News: The United States Department of Defense said that for the first time six military corps in Afghanistan are on the offensive against insurgents. Pentagon says the offensive mode against insurgents will result in better coordination among government forces. Click here to read more (external link). More Security News Commandos Involved In 68 Operations To Combat
Afghan Spinner Mujeeb Zadran Signs For Hampshire
Tolo News: The Hampshire County Cricket Club of the United Kingdom on Thursday announced the signing of Afghan teenager Mujeeb Zadran for England’s T20 league. Mujeeb Zadran says it is a great honor for him to play cricket in England and that he is looking forward to this opportunity in his career. Click here to read more
Did Iran Have Anything to Do With Farah’s Attack?
Mohammad Habibzada VOA News May 17, 2018 WASHINGTON — Afghanistan’s western Farah province has been the scene of fierce fighting between the Taliban and the Afghan government in recent days. Afghan officials blame Iran for the unrest. Gen. Fazl Ahmad Shirzad, provincial police chief of western Farah province, told reporters on Wednesday that Iran is supporting
Pentagon Raises Eyebrows With ‘In-Your-Face’ Afghanistan Tweets
Taliban fighters on the run following Afghan-led offensive in #Farah province, #Afghanistan. Video shows U.S. airpower (MQ-9s) in support. #AFGStrong #ForAFG @ResoluteSupport @MoDAfghanistan @DeptofDefense @usairforce pic.twitter.com/NxXNJMgRkE — USForces Afghanistan (@USFOR_A) May 16, 2018 William Gallo VOA News May 17, 2018 WASHINGTON — The black-and-white aerial footage shows a line of purported Taliban insurgents slowly walking along
Afghanistan Attacks Threaten Health System Gains
Reuters: Deteriorating security is forcing Afghanistan to spend more money on trauma care, rather than investing in women and children’s health, its health minister said Thursday. Click here to read more (external link).