Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 28, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis rebuffed suggestions that private military forces could join the fight in Afghanistan, and possibly replace regular U.S. troops. Mattis made the comments at a Pentagon press briefing August 28, where he was asked about such proposals that have been floated in
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
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
Ayaz Gul VOA News August 26, 2018 ISLAMABAD — A drone strike has killed the leader of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abdu Saad Erhabi, along with his nine commanders. The overnight missile attack occurred in the Khogyani district of the troubled eastern Nangarhar province where the terrorist group, locally known as ISK-P, is headquartered. Provincial government
MOSCOW, August 26 (Sputnik) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejected the resignation of Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami, Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak and the National Directorate of Security chief, Masoom Stanekzai, local media reported on Sunday. Ghani had ordered the officials to continue their work, the Pajhwok news agency reported. The incident followed the
MOSCOW, August 26 (Sputnik) – Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said on Saturday he had held talks with head of the US-NATO forces in Afghanistan John Nicholson on the issues of the country’s security and counterterrorism efforts. “This afternoon I had a constructive meeting with [US Forces Afghanistan and NATO-led Resolute Support Commander General] John
Ariana: Hamdullah Mohib has been Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United States. He has been appointed as National Security Advisor as a replacement for Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the president’s spokesman Haroon Chakhansuri said in a Twitter post. The official added that President Ghani has accepted Atmar’s resignation as National Security Advisor. Click here to read more
August 25, 2018 RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan The national-security adviser to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has resigned from his position, an Afghan official said on August 25. A spokesman for the Afghan National Security Council confirmed to RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan that Mohammad Hanif Atmar had resigned his post but did not give further details.