Khaama: Public funeral and mourning ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Friday in Tehran, with senior Iranian officials and foreign delegations attending the opening events at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla. Afghanistan was represented by figures from different political sides. A Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime
Ariana: Afghanistan marked the 10th of Muharram, the Day of Ashura, with religious ceremonies held across Kabul and several other provinces, as thousands of mourners gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Ashura commemorates one of the most significant events in Islamic history, when Imam Hussain (RA)
Afghanistan International: Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, thanked members of the European Parliament for opposing the normalisation of relations with the Taliban. The European Commission has confirmed that, in cooperation with Swedish authorities, it is planning to host technical meetings with a Taliban delegation in the Belgian capital over the coming summer,
Amu: Sources reported heavy fighting early Friday in parts of Parian district in Panjshir, in what appeared to be one of the most significant clashes reported in the province in recent months. Local sources told Amu TV that the fighting took place in the Kohsar and Kor Pitab areas of Parian district and continued for
8am: The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) has claimed responsibility for killing two Taliban fighters in Baghlan Province. In a statement released on Saturday, May 2, the group said the attack was carried out about a week ago in the Bagh-e Mullah Shah area near Dushi District. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: Speaking at an online memorial on Saturday, April 11, for members of Afghanistan’s Freedom Front, Massoud said: “The only way to make proper use of opportunities is coordination.” He rejected claims that the Taliban have no alternative, saying such narratives are part of a strategy to suggest that without them, there would be
Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Front says it killed two Taliban members in a rocket attack on the Taliban governor’s office in Faizabad, Badakhshan. Local sources said three Taliban-linked sites were targeted on Wednesday night. Local sources in Badakhshan confirmed the incident, telling Afghanistan International that three locations linked to the Taliban were struck in
Afghanistan International: Ahmad Massoud has called on opponents of the Taliban to unite beyond ethnic and linguistic differences, emphasising that Afghanistan needs shared understanding and collective resolve now more than ever. Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, wrote on X on Sunday that Afghans are experiencing unprecedented levels of division, distrust and
Afghanistan International: A senior official of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front said the group has carried out more than 2,000 attacks against the Taliban over the past five years. Abdullah Khenjani, head of the group’s political office, made the remarks Tuesday at a meeting in the Belgian Senate. Khenjani said none of the operations had caused
Afghanistan International: Ahmad Massoud, leader of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front, says Pakistan’s recent strikes in Afghanistan are the result of what he called the Taliban’s reckless policies and the group’s support for terrorist organisations. Speaking on Friday at an event marking the 31st anniversary of the killing of Abdul Ali Mazari, the late leader of