Indo-Asian News Service: The affected child in Afghanistan was 60 months old. He had received only two polio vaccines. “The child belongs to Kandahar. According to reports at least 80,000 children in Afghanistan were missed during last few campaigns,” an official said. Click here to read more (external link).
The Independent (UK): The Afghan president’s ill-fated trip to the country’s tribal heartland began with the best of intentions. It ended, however, in a brawl. Ashraf Ghani, whose war on the Taliban is failing on many fronts, flew south this week from Kabul to Kandahar to appease tribal elders. Click here to read more (external link).
AOPNEWS | January 31, 2016 Baghlan: Dozens of militants, including Pakistanis were killed in recent clearing operations, according to government officials. The provincial governor, Abdul Sattar Bariz said that two Taiban commanders, Muhammad Omar and Juma Din were among those killed. Meanwhile, officials from Dand-e Ghori are expressing their regret at a “peace deal” signed
VOA News Jeff Seldin January 28, 2016 The U.S. Army general picked to lead U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan warns the security situation there is deteriorating despite a valiant effort by Afghan forces. Lieutenant-General John “Mick” Nicholson told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that terror groups like Islamic State and al-Qaida continue
AOPNEWS | January 27, 2016 Helmand – Afghan officials say that Taliban militants gunned down 4 de-miners in Gerishk district. Nangarhar – Seven members of DAESH were arrested by provincial police after raids were made in Achin, Kot and Rodat districts. Also, officials said that a drone attack by the US military killed 5 militants,
Khaama Press: Three Taliban militants have been killed in attack on police in Spin Boldak District of southern Kandahar province. Samim Khpalwak, spokesperson for the governor of Kandahar province while confirming the attack said it started with a suicide blast at a police center about 01:30 PM this afternoon. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: The provincial government media office said the Afghan security forces repelled the attack which was launched around 10:00 am this morning. The Taliban commander killed in the attack has been identified as Mullah Izat who was in charge of the Taliban militants in Arghistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: Homayoun Azizi told reporters on Thursday that $71 million have been spent on the project but the work does not appear to be of that much. He said during a press conference that Kabul has been informed and requested to send a delegation to Kandahar to conduct a thorough investigation of the project. Click here