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,
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
MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan, March 17 (Xinhua) — “Treating the war-wounded is a pillar of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), we want to fundamentally change their lives by knowing the destiny of each individual affected by the war,” said ICRC President Peter Maurer Wednesday. Maurer made the remarks to Xinhua during his field trip
Xinhua: Fighting between government forces and Taliban militants on a highway in Afghan northern Jauzjan province claimed the lives of three militants on Monday, said deputy to provincial police chief Abdul Hafiz Khashi. Click here to read more (external link).
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
KABUL, March 3 (Xinhua) — A bloody conflict between security forces and Taliban militants have claimed the lives of 10 armed insurgents in the northern Jauzjan province, while a bomb blast attributed to the Taliban outfit injured 24 civilians in the neighboring Balkh province on Thursday, officials said. “Ten Taliban fighters have been killed and
Khaama Press: According to the local government officials, the victim (suspect’s wife) visited the prison to meet her husband who has been serving in connection to the murder of a journalist since last year. The provincial security chief Abdul Raziq Qaderi said the incident took place on Thursday and the suspect was looking to commit suicide as
AOPNEWS | February 8, 2016 Badakhshan: Afghan officials say that 5 Pakistani spies who were pretending to be doctors have been arrested. The provincial police chief said that 2 men and a woman were detained in Kisham district, and a woman and a man were arrested in Baharak district. An Afghan pulic health official said