HERAT, Afghanistan, April 28 (Xinhua) — Unknown armed men gunned down a provincial prosecutor and injured his son in the western Herat province, 640 km west of Kabul on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Abdul Rauf Ahmadi said. “Unidentified armed men opened fire on prosecutor Samihudin Raheen next to his residence at around 04:00 p.m. local
Tolo News: Afghan and German officials on Saturday officially opened a photographic exhibition in Herat to mark 100 years of friendship between the two countries. A German envoy at the event said the exhibition shows the close relations the two countries have enjoyed over the years. He said that the gallery will narrate the story of Afghan-German
Khaama Press: At least 17 people kidnapped by Taliban militants have been rescued by police forces in western Herat province of Afghanistan. According to the local security officials, the Taliban militants abducted the civilians from Zindjan district of Herat as they were on their way for weekend break. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: The incident took place in the outskirts of Herat city after at least three vehicles collided head on as they were travelling towards a recreational area. The officials said the victims were residents of Badghis province who were on their way Robat Sangi district from Kamar Kalagh area. Click here to read more (external link).
Xinhua: Afghan security forces have seized 24 pieces of antiques from smugglers and handed over to the Department of Information and Culture in Herat on Thursday. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV: Two children were killed when park goers ran for cover during a heavy hailstorm in Afghanistan’s western Herat province. Eight other people were severely injured in the incident which happened at women’s park in the provincial capital city, also Herat late Wednesday. Click here to read more (external link).
HERAT, Afghanistan, March 11 (Xinhua) — Taliban infighting in western Herat province has claimed scores of lives over the past couple of days, local officials and sources close to the Taliban said Friday. The fighting occurred between supporters of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor and backers of his opponent Mullah Mohammad Rasoul in Shindand
Khaama Press: The death toll as a result of the bloody clashes among the rival Taliban groups has climbed and reached to almost 150 people, local officials said Thursday. A member of the provincial council confirmed the latest toll and said majority of those killed belong to Mullah Mohammad Rasool, one of the main side in the
Khaama Press: The incident took place in Shindand district around 12:00 pm local time after a civilian vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident. Click here to read more (external link). Related Security News Steep rise in Afghan army casualties, 26 soldiers martyred
Khaama Press: While talking to a gathering in western Herat province, Ismail Khan said that government has failed to maintain security and therefore it should adopt changes in the rankings of security institutions. The former Jihadi leader did not go into specifics but warned government that the situation would worsen if it does not implement a draft