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Impact of Afghanistan’s political instability on youth
AA: Political stability and peace-building are among the key concerns of today’s Afghan people, but also the areas they are most disappointed about. In recent years, the popular belief that the Afghan society could really progress toward peace and political stability has been severely shaken. The belief that the country could one day unite did not
Several Dozen Afghan Security Forces Killed in Ghazni
Ayesha Tanzeem VOA News May 22, 2018 ISLAMABAD — Several dozen Afghan security personnel have died in several days of heavy fighting with the Taliban in some districts of Ghazni province in Eastern Afghanistan. A Ghazni provincial council official said Tuesday the Taliban have managed to take control of two districts, Jaghatū and Dehak, after fierce
‘Few Signs Of Progress’ In Afghan War Under Trump Plan, U.S. Watchdogs Say
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty May 22, 2018 The Trump administration’s new Afghanistan strategy has made little progress against the Taliban insurgency since August, and the country remains a “dangerous and volatile” place after 17 years of war, a government watchdog report says. The conclusion by three U.S. agency watchdogs late on May 21 contrasted with
1TV Afghanistan Dari News May 21, 2018
Gailani’s Case Still In Limbo Despite Long Wait
Ariana: Nearly two months have passed since the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) summoned the head of the National Solidarity Movement of Afghanistan, Sayed Ishaq Gailani, over his controversial remarks but his case is still in limbo. During a speech in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, Gailani claimed that the Afghan government has paved the way for India to
Taliban Warns Kabul Residents Of More Attacks
RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan May 21, 2018 The Taliban has warned Kabul residents to stay away from “military centers” as they vowed more attacks in the Afghan capital. In a statement published online on May 21, the militants said the coming attacks on “the enemy’s military and intelligence centers” were part of an annual spring
How Afghanistan improved its health in 10 years despite bombs and bullets
Business Standard: In just 10 years, despite conflict and widespread poverty, Afghanistan made significant improvements in its health indicators: Under-five mortality reduced 29%, stunting declined from 54% in 2004 to 40% and underweight children declined from 39% to 20% in 2013. Coverage of several maternal care interventions increased: Antenatal care–care during pregnancy–increased from 16% to 53%, births assisted
Bangladesh decides to include Mosaddek in T20I squad against Afghanistan
Khaama Press: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced the squad for the upcoming bilateral Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Afghanistan, including the batsman Mosaddek Hossain in the squad. The bilateral series will played in the format of Twenty20 International and will kick off from 3rd June. Click here to read more (external link). Other
Iran role in Taliban attacks on Farah “delusional”, “unsubstantiated” and “unrealistic”: Iranian Diplomat
Tehran Times: In an interview with Ariana Television Network, Mohammadreza Bahrami said that Iran and Afghanistan have “common threats and interests”. Iran seeks “long lasting and comprehensive” relations with Afghanistan, Bahrami noted. Click here to read more (external link).