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Deep conflict between intel community’s views on Afghan peace and Khalilzad’s optimism: US senator
1TV: There is deep conflict between the US intelligence community’s views on the prospects for Afghan peace and Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad’s optimism, a senior US senator has said on Wednesday. Khalilzad has held six rounds of peace talks with the Taliban and on Wednesday he briefed US lawmakers over the issue. Click here to read more
UN Confirms Recent Airstrikes Killed 14 Afghan Civilians
Ayaz Gul VOA News May 23, 2019 ISLAMABAD — The United Nations warned Thursday the civilian casualty toll from airstrikes by pro-government forces in Afghanistan continues to rise. The latest such raids occurred this week in southern Helmand and eastern Kunar provinces, killing at least 14 Afghan civilians, said the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
‘American Taliban’ Released After 17 Years in Federal Prison
Sirwan Kajjo VOA News May 23, 2019 WASHINGTON — An American man, convicted of providing support to the Taliban, has been released from prison. John Walker Lindh, known as the “American Taliban,” was released from a federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind., Thursday after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence. Lindh was captured during the
Pakistani Duplicity Caused the United States to Lose in Afghanistan
The National Interest: Pakistan’s objectives for Afghanistan have always been different than those of the United States. Not only has Pakistan not helped the United States in Afghanistan, but from the very beginning through its support of the Taliban, Pakistan has actively worked against our interests and is responsible for prolongation of the war and the
Khalilzad To Appear Before US Senate
Tolo News: US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is appearing before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for a closed hearing on the Afghan reconciliation process, said US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It is expected that Khalilzad will brief the committee on his talks with Abdul Ghani Baradar Taliban’s political deputy and his team as
Shahzad, Naib shine as Afghanistan level series against Ireland
1TV: Afghanistan defeated hosts Ireland by 126 runs in their second and final One-Day International on Tuesday, leveling the series 1-1. Mohammad Shahzad shined with a blistering century, his sixth in ODI, to help Afghanistan post 305-7 from all 50 mandated overs in Belfast. That was the highest total at the Civil Service Cricket Club. Click
Candidates Warn Of Civil Disobedience Against Govt
Tolo News: Members of the Council of Presidential Candidates which represents 13 presidential runners on Wednesday said President Ashraf Ghani’s term has ended and that they will begin civil disobedience as an option to show their opposition against the continuation of the current government. Based on Article 62 of the Constitution, May 22 marks the
At Least Three Killed In Explosion In Afghanistan
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty May 22, 2019 Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry said at least three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded after a vehicle exploded in the southeastern city of Ghazni. The ministry said in a statement on May 22 that police fired on an explosive-laden vehicle that had failed to stop at
Afghanistan Appoints Woman To Head State-Run Film Company
The Media Line: The Afghan government has appointed the first female director-general for its state-run film production company, Afghan Film Organization (AFO). Sahraa Karimi, 36, is a prominent filmmaker in her own right. She has more than 10 years of experience in the field and has directed more than 30 films. She is the only woman from