VOA News / September 13, 2017 ISLAMABAD — The U.S. military dropped 555 bombs in Afghanistan against Taliban and Islamic State targets in August, the highest number in a single month since 2012. Overall, the U.S. has conducted about 2,400 airstrikes since the beginning of the year in support of Afghan partners battling the Taliban and
Press TV September 13, 2017 Two members of Afghan security forces have been killed in a bomb attack carried out near a cricket stadium in the capital Kabul. Security officials said the bombing was carried out during a tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Several injuries were also reported. Local media reports said the bomber detonated his explosives
VOA News / September 12, 2017 Ayesha Tanzeem ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister has offered “joint patrols” and “joint posts” with Afghanistan as a means of bi-lateral verification of action taken against terrorist groups or their sanctuaries. “Whatever it takes to fight terrorism … Pakistan is totally open to that,” Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said
VOA News September 11, 2017 WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — Counterterrorism authorities in Pakistan are planning to introduce a new policy to curb extremism in the country. But analysts say only a thorough and effective implementation of the strategy would help the country rid itself of the carnage. Pakistan’s National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), which monitors and proposes counter-extremism
Press TV September 11, 2017 Casualties have been reported after a bomber attacked a convoy of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, officials say. Local Afghan officials said the convoy was attacked near Bagram airfield outside the capital Kabul on Monday. District Governor Abdul Shukor Qodossi said at least three civilians were hurt and
PARUN, Afghanistan, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — Up to 30 Taliban fighters were killed and three soldiers injured in a clash took place between the government forces and militants loyal to the Taliban, in eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, a senior provincial official said Monday. The incident took place early Monday morning, in the restive Barg-e-Matal district
VOA News / September 11, 2017 Ayaz Gul ISLAMABAD — A foreign woman working for the International Committee of the Red Cross has been shot dead in northern Afghanistan. An ICRC spokesman, Ahmad Rameen Ayaz, told VOA the incident took place Monday morning at one of their orthopedic clinics in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province. Ayaz said
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 9, 2017 Afghan officials say unknown gunmen have shot and killed at least two people, including a religious council chief, in the northeastern province on Kapisa. Mullah Gul Mohammad Hanifyar, the head of Kapisa Ulema Council was shot as he was about to exit his vehicle near his home on
The Drive: The U.S. Army signed a deal to buy as many 150 MD 530F light attack helicopters, as well as a host of related mission equipment, specifically for American allies and partners, over the next five years. The first deliveries will go to Afghanistan, where some officials have previously criticized the tiny gunship’s performance
Tolo News: A top American diplomat has said that India has legitimate security interests in Afghanistan and that the US is open to having international partners for constructive investments to stabilize the country. “Just as Pakistan has very real and legitimate security interests in Afghanistan, so does India. And we would like to see and appreciate