Khaama Press: The Afghan intelligence operatives thwarted a coordinated suicide car bombing plot in the provincial capital of southern Kandahar province. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said four groups of militants comprised of 26 insurgents were detained by the intelligence operatives in connection to the attack plot. A statement by NDS said the groups were looking
Kaama Press: The construction work of Kandahar cricket stadium was inaugurated today with the financial support of government of India. The Government of India under its aid to Afghanistan is funding USD 1 Million for the construction of this Cricket Stadium. The Embassy of India in Kabul said the stadium will provide an immense opportunity for the
1TV: A man put behind bars months ago in Kandahar tried to escape from prison wearing women’s clothing. Torjan, who was jailed three months ago over insurgency, used women’s dress including veil to try to break out of Kandahar’s central jail. However, his plan was foiled when he was caught by guards. Click here to read more (external
Khaama Press: 40 people have sustained injuries in a traffic accident in Zheria District of southern Kandahar province. Officials say a ‘303’ model passenger bus left the road and flipped over when the driver tried to avoid a crash with a motorcycle coming from the opposite side in ‘Toor Jan Pump’ area on Friday afternoon. Click here
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty February 11, 2016 Afghan police say four officers were killed and seven others wounded when a colleague opened fire on them in the southern province of Kandahar. Provincial police spokesman Zia Durrani said the shootings took place at a checkpoint in the Zhari district late on February 10. He said the
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,