By Bruce Pannier Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty May 4, 2016 A sound not heard for many years just came across Uzbekistan’s southern border — the sound of rocket fire from Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Ariana TV reported that the Taliban attacked an Afghan border post in the Kaldor district of Balkh Province during the night of May
The New York Times: One of the most powerful players in Afghanistan, Atta Muhammad Noor, says he would be willing to step down from his post as a northern provincial governor — as soon as the central government reappoints him to the spot. He was actually dismissed as governor of Balkh Province, a vital commercial hub that includes the city of
Khaama Press: Noor issued an online statement earlier tonight rejecting the allegations which comes after days of massive protests which were triggered following the removal of Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum’s portraits from Mazar-e-Shari city, the provincial capital of Balkh province. Noor released a photo which purportedly shows formation of the provincial leadership of Balkh province,
Khaama Press: The supporters of Junbish-e-Milli party led by vice president General Abdul Rashid Dostum and Jamiat-e-Islami party led Ata Mohammad Noor reconciled in northern Faryab province shortly after the growing rift led to a bloody encounter last week. The supporters of the two prominent political parties reinstalled the removed pictures belonging to Gen. Dostum, Ahmad Shah
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 24, 2016 At least one person has died after a demonstration between supporters of two rival former warlords turned violent in northern Afghanistan. At least four people were also wounded in the March 24 violence in Maimana, the capital of Faryab Province. The clashes involved thousands of supporters of ethnic
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty By Farangis Najibullah March 22, 2016 The new year got off to a rocky start in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif when someone tore down towering images of a controversial former warlord and current government official. On the eve of Norouz, the Persian new year that was celebrated on
Khaama Press: The acting provincial governor of northern Balkh province Ata Mohammad Noor has called on the government of national unity to update the Afghan people regarding the behind the scenes discussions on Afghan peace process. “The Afghan people need to know what is going behind the scenes, people need to know about the potential deals with
Khaama Press: Noor who is leading Jamiat-e-Islami party, harshly criticized the way funds were spent on counter-narcotics campaigns in Afghanistan, saying he will not taken any actions in areas under his control. He said the international community has spent over $7.8 billion to prevent the cultivation and smuggle of opium in the country over a period of
Tolo News: Atta Mohammad Noor, acting governor of northern Balkh province, on Sunday said Daesh insurgents are trying to infiltrate the province. He confirmed the presence of Daesh in Balkh and said security forces discovered documents during the Khorshid 21 military operation in the province. He said the documents show signs of the group’s presence in the
VOA News Ayaz Gul January 4, 2016 ISLAMABAD—Afghan officials say security forces have killed all four heavily armed assailants who have been holed up since Sunday night in a building near India’s consulate in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif. Munir Ahmad Farhad, a spokesman for the provincial governor, told VOA at least one security personnel