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Insecurity haunts people in Kunduz but no measures in sight
Akhtar M. Nikzad
Provinces
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64 Taliban killed in operations
KABUL: As many as 64 Taliban militants were killed following military operations carried out by the Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in different parts of the country. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement READ MORE
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33 militants killed across Afghanistan
KABUL: As many as 33 insurgents have been killed and 20 others injured within past 24 hours in different parts of Afghanistan. In a press release issued here on Thursday, the Ministry of Defense said the militants were k READ MORE
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Militants attack governor office, police headquarters in Kan
KANDAHAR CITY: At least 26 people including 18 militants were killed in capital city of Kandahar province on Wednesday when the Taliban insurgents attacked the governor’s office and police headquarters. Spokesman for t READ MORE
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Farah traffic accident leaves 1 killed, 7 injured
FARAH: At least one person killed and seven others wounded following a traffic accident in western Farah province. A statement sent by Farah media office said Wednesday that the accident took place in Deh Yak area of Far READ MORE
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18 Taliban killed in operations
KABUL: As many as 18 Taliban militants were killed and another was injured following military operations carried out by Afghan national security forces in different parts of the country. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) sa READ MORE
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3 suicide bombers shot dead in Kabul-Kandahar Highway
KABUL: Around three would-be suicide bombers were killed and another was injured in Kabul-Kandahar highway. The deputy Interior Minister for security, Gen. Ayub Salangi, said the suicide bombers were killed in Shahr-i-Sa READ MORE
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Afghan army bus attacked in Herat
HERAT: Local officials in western Herat province said Monday that at least three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were wounded following suicide attack in this province. The officials added that the incident took plac READ MORE
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Insurgents attack girls’ school in Herat
KABUL: A girls’ high school was on Monday attacked in western Herat province where two students and a school servant were injured, Ministry of Education (MoE) said. Unknown gunmen on Monday morning at around 10:00 a.m. READ MORE
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5 cops killed in Herat
KABUL: At least five policemen including senior officer were killed after their vehicle was attacked by militants in western Herat province, local officials said Monday. Spokesman to the Herat police, Abdul Raouf Ahmadi READ MORE
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Violence against women on rise in Sar-i-Pul
SAR-I-PUL: Amidst killing of a family as a result of domestic violence in northern Sar-i-Pul province, and the recent cases of violence against two women in the province, local officials said Sunday that this situation w READ MORE
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1 killed, 8 hurt in Kandahar blast
KANDAHAR: At least one policeman was killed and eight others including two policemen were wounded following suicide attack in Maiwand district of southern Kandahar province. "A suicide bomber detonated his explosive-lade READ MORE
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38 rebels killed in Paktia
KABUL: At least 38 local and foreign militants were killed in a clash along the Durand Line in south-eastern Paktia province, local officials said on Saturday. A spokesperson to Afghan Border Police (ABP), Lal Mohammad A READ MORE
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Faryab IDPs slam govt's inattention
MAIMANA: A number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northern Faryab province on Friday criticized the government's reluctance to address their problems, and said none of their problems had been overcome yet and t READ MORE
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Kandahar bordering districts to get foolproof security: Wisa
KABUL: In order to prevent any possible terrorist activities, Kandahar provincial government has decided to strengthen security measures in all bordering districts, with deploying more security troops, officials said on READ MORE
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Clashes between tribal elders leave 2 dead
CHIGHCHIRAN: Local officials in western Ghor province said Wednesday that at least two people were killed following fire exchange between bodyguards of two tribal elders in the province. Spokesman for Ghor governor, Abdu READ MORE
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27 insurgents killed across Afghanistan
KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Tuesday said that 27 militants were killed and 21 other were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, the ministry said the Afghan Nation READ MORE
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Business on downtrend in Herat amid prolonged polls
HERAT: Business and trade has plunged on a downtrend in Western Herat city due to a prolonged presidential election process. Local businessmen and traders on Tuesday said the lingering electoral process since the past ha READ MORE
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Pakistan resumes rocket attacks into Kunar
ASADABAD: At least 21 rockets have landed into eastern Kunar province from Pakistan, said local official Monday. The rockets were shelled into Dangam and Shigal districts Sunday night, said Gen. Abdul Habib Sayid Khil, K READ MORE
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14 Taliban killed in Helmand
KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday said that 14 armed Taliban were killed and 15 other wounded in an operation launched in Helmand aimed at cleaning the province from anti-state elements including foreign terror READ MORE
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4 Taliban killed following internal clash in Ghor
CHIGHCHIRAN: At least four Taliban militants were killed following an internal clash among them in western Ghor province, said officials Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday in Paswand district, said Abdul Hai K READ MORE
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Iran and blame the victim game
Tehran is continuously interfering in Afghanistan and pressurizing Kabul under one pretext or the other. Iran’s meddling into our internal affairs while giving it name of concern as Tehran did it recently when its ambassa...
