Tag Archives: Farah
UN Says More Than 100,000 Afghans Displaced In 2018
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty May 23, 2018 The UN says more than 108,000 people have been displaced in Afghanistan since the beginning of the year due to conflict and natural disasters. A total of 108,440 people were displaced between January 1 and May 13, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on May
Iran role in Taliban attacks on Farah “delusional”, “unsubstantiated” and “unrealistic”: Iranian Diplomat
Tehran Times: In an interview with Ariana Television Network, Mohammadreza Bahrami said that Iran and Afghanistan have “common threats and interests”. Iran seeks “long lasting and comprehensive” relations with Afghanistan, Bahrami noted. Click here to read more (external link).
Iran has Contacts not Links With Taliban: Envoy
Ariana: Amid reports of Tehran’s involvement in deteriorating security in western Farah province of Afghanistan, the Iran ambassador in Kabul says his country has no links with the Taliban but have contacts to bring the group to the negotiation table. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Vows to Protect Gas Pipeline as War Expands to West Afghanistan
Ayaz Gul VOA News May 19, 2018 ISLAMABAD — The Taliban has dismissed concerns its recent battlefield gains in western Afghanistan threaten security of a multibillion-dollar gas pipeline being laid through the area to link Central and South Asia. The project, known as TAPI, is planned to move natural gas from the world’s fourth-largest reserves in
Did Iran Have Anything to Do With Farah’s Attack?
Mohammad Habibzada VOA News May 17, 2018 WASHINGTON — Afghanistan’s western Farah province has been the scene of fierce fighting between the Taliban and the Afghan government in recent days. Afghan officials blame Iran for the unrest. Gen. Fazl Ahmad Shirzad, provincial police chief of western Farah province, told reporters on Wednesday that Iran is supporting
Pentagon Raises Eyebrows With ‘In-Your-Face’ Afghanistan Tweets
Taliban fighters on the run following Afghan-led offensive in #Farah province, #Afghanistan. Video shows U.S. airpower (MQ-9s) in support. #AFGStrong #ForAFG @ResoluteSupport @MoDAfghanistan @DeptofDefense @usairforce pic.twitter.com/NxXNJMgRkE — USForces Afghanistan (@USFOR_A) May 16, 2018 William Gallo VOA News May 17, 2018 WASHINGTON — The black-and-white aerial footage shows a line of purported Taliban insurgents slowly walking along
Afghan Forces ‘Push Back Taliban’ From Western City Of Farah
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty May 16, 2018 Afghan government forces have pushed back the Taliban from Farah city, the capital of Farah Province in western Afghanistan, close to the Iranian border, Afghan officials say. The attack, the first major assault targeting a provincial capital since the Taliban announced its annual spring offensive, began early on
Government Forces, Taliban Battling In Farah City In Western Afghanistan
RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan May 15, 2018 Afghan and NATO warplanes have bombed Taliban positions after insurgents attacked Farah city, the capital of Farah Province in western Afghanistan, close to the Iranian border, Afghan officials say. The attack — the first major assault targeting a provincial capital since the Taliban announced its annual spring offensive
Afghan Fighting Kills More Than 100 People
Ayaz Gul VOA News May 12, 2018 ISLAMABAD — The Taliban insurgency reportedly has killed more than 65 government forces and made territorial advances in fresh attacks across Afghanistan during the past two days. The clashes in western Farah and southern Zabul provinces erupted Thursday and Friday when insurgents attacked security outposts in these areas. A