Tolo News: Doctors at the Bamyan Provincial Hospital report that the number of children suffering from malnutrition in this province is on the rise. According to statistics, more than 160 children suffering from malnutrition have been treated at this hospital in the last three months. Poor economic conditions of families, premature birth of children, lack
Khaama: It means the copper mining plant can severely pollute earth, water, and air– affecting the life of millions of people living in Kabul and Logar province. As per media reports, people in this area of Afghanistan rely on groundwater and if this waste is not properly handled, it can eventually contaminate the Logar River,
Ariana: The Afghanistan national futsal team beat Guatemala 5-4 in their continental five-a-side tournament match on Monday afternoon, September 2, in Bangkok, Thailand. For Afghanistan, this will be a warm-up tournament ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 that’s expected to kick off later this month in Uzbekistan. Click here to read more (external
CNN: Massoud is now 35, and he leads the National Resistance Front to the Taliban. In our interview, he asserted that his group has carried out 207 military operations around Afghanistan this year and that he has 5,000 soldiers under his control. Click here to read more (external link). Related US State Department: No Support
8am: Recent intelligence indicates potential connections between Khorasani and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Video evidence and social media posts suggest his unit includes former ISKP operatives, raising suspicions of a strategic pivot toward this rival group. His vocal criticisms of the Taliban’s ethnic policies and the emerging power struggle within its ranks further
Afghanistan International: Michael McCaul, Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, has announced plans to meet with representatives of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), including its leader Ahmad Massoud, on September 10. McCaul expressed his eagerness to hear about Massoud’s efforts to liberate the Afghan people from Taliban control. Click here to
Khaama: Abbas Karimi, a swimmer from Afghanistan and a member of the US Paralympic team, clinched the silver medal at the Paralympic Games in France, becoming the runner-up champion. Mr. Karimi, on Friday, August 30, outperformed teams from Brazil and Spain in the Mixed 50m Freestyle swimming competition. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: On Saturday, Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA), under Taliban control, reported that these cameras have been placed in important and busy areas. This move comes amid occasional attacks on Taliban forces in Parwan province. The National Resistance Front and the Afghanistan Freedom Front have claimed responsibility for these armed attacks. Click here to read