MOSCOW, August 28 (Sputnik) – Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have eliminated 60 armed Taliban militants, including Taliban’s shadow governor for northwestern Afghan’s Badghis province, during their ground and air raids in the country’s northern provinces of Faryab and Ghor, the Afghan Interior Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. “Afghan National Defense and
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s National Cricket Team beat Ireland by 29 runs in the first One-Day International (ODI) of a three-match series in Belfast on Monday night. Ireland chased a target of 228 but were bowled out for 198 by Afghanistan in the first ODI of the series. Click here to read more (external link). Related Gayle,
1TV: The decision comes after the U.S. and Afghanistan refused to take part in the meeting to which Russia invited 14 countries and the Taliban. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani talked over the phone on Monday. Click here to read more (external link).
MOSCOW, August 27 (Sputnik) – At least 350 members of Afghan security forces were ambushed in the northern Afghan province of Faryab, local media reported on Monday. According to Tolo news broadcaster, the convoy was on the way to Maimana city, which is the capital of the province. Local officials confirmed to the broadcaster that
Tolo News: “Atmar was a capable and strong manager, and he did his duties with ability and dignity, and he represents Afghanistan very well,” Abdullah said. “I am sorry that he has resigned; wish him all the best,” Abdullah added. Abdullah also indirectly directed security officials to pay more attention to their work. “Security officials must
RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan August 27, 2018 Afghan officials on August 27 said a Tajik or Russian aircraft had bombed a border area in northeastern Afghan province of Takhar after a clash between gunmen and Tajik border guards, but both Tajik and Russian officials denied any involvement. The air strike followed a firefight in Darqad
Ariana: It has been eight years since the Afghan government begun collecting the debt of the old Kabul Bank which collapsed in 2010. During former President Hamid Karzai’s tenure, $370 million of the bank’s debt was collected by the government from the overall debt of $987 million. However, since the opening of the Kabul Bank’s case,
Tolo News: This year’s Asian Games in Jakarta has so far proven to be a disappointing time for Afghans as half way through this major event, Afghanistan’s team of 80 athletes, competing across 16 sporting categories, have only managed to bag one bronze medal. This medal was won by Khalid Hotak in Wushu. Afghanistan’s chances of winning more medals now only lie
Tolo News: The all-girl Afghan robotics team returned home on Sunday after wrapping up a successful tour of Mexico. “We won the safety award from among 25 awards, the competition was among 175 countries,” said one member of the robotics team Lida Azizi. Click here to read more (external link).