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US Forces in Afghanistan Target IS Leader
Ayesha Tanzeem VOA News September 2, 2018 U.S. forces in Afghanistan say they targeted and killed the leader of Islamic State Khorasan Province last month in eastern Afghanistan. ISKP is the branch of IS operating in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the vicinity. Abu Sayeed Bajaur, also known as Abu Saad Orakzai, is the third ISKP leader
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – September 2, 2018
Police ‘Ignore’ ACJC’s Arrest Warrant For Nuristani
Tolo News: Nuristani was recently appointed as a senator to the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) by President Ashraf Ghani. Nuristani has an arrest order against him by the Anti-Corruption Criminal Justice Center (ACJC). According to documents, the ACJC summoned Nuristani to appear before them in order to answer to allegations of him having taken over
Three uncapped players in Afghanistan Asia Cup squad
ICC: Afghanistan have named three uncapped players in an otherwise familiar-looking squad of 17 for the upcoming Asia Cup 2018. Sayed Sherzad, Munir Ahmad and Wafadar are the three players in the squad to have never played One-Day International cricket before. Of them, Wafadar and Sherzad have played Test cricket and Twenty20 International cricket respectively,
Military Helicopter Crashes in Northern Afghanistan, Several People Feared Dead – Reports
MOSCOW, September 2 (Sputnik) – A military helicopter crashed Sunday in an Afghan military base in the country’s northern province of Balkh, with some people feared to be dead, local media reported. The incident occurred at 7:30 a.m. local time (03:30 GMT), which was confirmed by spokesman for the 209th Shaheen Corps Mohammad Hanif Rezaie,
US General Miller Takes Over Command In Afghanistan
Tolo News: US Gen Austin Scott Miller officially took over as commander of US Forces-Afghanistan and of Operation Resolute Support on Sunday at a ceremony in Kabul. Miller takes over from Gen John Nicholson, who led the NATO mission for over two years. Attending the ceremony were high-ranking officials from the Afghan government including Interior Minister Wais
Pentagon Cancels $300 Million Military Aid To Pakistan Ahead Of Pompeo Visit
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 2, 2018 The U.S. military says it has decided to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended due to Islamabad’s perceived lack of action against militants, raising tensions ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the top U.S. general. President Donald Trump
US General: Russia Trying to ‘Undercut’ Progress in Afghanistan
VOA News Jeff Seldin September 1, 2018 Russia is not giving up on efforts to destabilize Afghanistan and drive divisions between the United States and its coalition partners, according to the outgoing commander of U.S. forces in the country. The commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan and of Operation Resolute Support, General John Nicholson, is scheduled to
Deployment of more UK troops criticized
Press TV | September 1, 2018: The NATO military alliance has confirmed the arrival of hundreds of British troops to the Afghan capital, Kabul. The deployment was announced in July by British Prime Minister Theresa May.