[ad_1] Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the United States intends to complete the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by August 31, the timing of the operation has not changed, Report mentions, referring to RIA Novosti. “Our mission lasts until August 31. This includes sending US citizens and diplomatic staff,” Kirby added. [ad_2] https://report.az/en/other-countries/us-announces-final-date-for-withdrawal-of-troops-from-afghanistan/
Tag: Afghanistan
India introduces new type of visa for those leaving Afghanistan
[ad_1] The Indian government has announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who want to come to India because of the prevailing situation in Afghanistan, Report informs referring to Mint newspaper. The announcement came two days after the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan. “MHA reviews visa provisions given the current… Continue reading India introduces new type of visa for those leaving Afghanistan
Aeroflot suspends flights to Afghanistan
[ad_1] “Aeroflot” and “AirBridgeCargo” will suspend the flights over Afghanistan from today, Report informs, citing Russian media. Aeroflot spokesperson Mikhail Demin confirmed the fact: “The restriction will have an impact on two flights – Delhi and Bangkok – and will be valid until the situation in Afghanistan normalizes.” [ad_2] https://report.az/en/other-countries/aeroflot-suspends-flights-to-afghanistan/
Afghanistan Interior Minister heads transitional government
[ad_1] Former Afghan Interior Minister Ali Ahmad Jalali has been appointed head of the country’s transitional government, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti. President Ashraf Ghani will reportedly step down. At the presidential palace in Kabul, negotiations are underway between representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban. The head of the country’s Supreme Council for… Continue reading Afghanistan Interior Minister heads transitional government
Putin discusses situation in Afghanistan with his Uzbek counterpart
[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Afghanistan with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Report informs, citing TASS. The radical Taliban movement announced that it had taken control of the situation throughout Afghanistan. According to previous reports, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani agreed to step down. The peaceful transition of power will reportedly take… Continue reading Putin discusses situation in Afghanistan with his Uzbek counterpart
Azerbaijani peacekeepers continue their service in Afghanistan
[ad_1] Azerbaijani peacekeepers continue their service in Afghanistan together with Turkish peacekeepers, Report informs, citing military sources. They are guarding the airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The 22-member peacekeeping unit of the Azerbaijani Army has been operating in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) since… Continue reading Azerbaijani peacekeepers continue their service in Afghanistan
Talibs say they seized all of Afghanistan
[ad_1] The radical Taliban movement has announced that it has taken control of the situation throughout Afghanistan, Report informs, citing Al Arabiya TV channel. According to earlier reports, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will resign in the coming hours. The peaceful transfer of power will take place today at the Kabul presidential palace. [ad_2] https://report.az/en/other-countries/talibs-say-they-seized-all-of-afghanistan/
Afghanistan: Almost 400 Taliban militants eliminated over past day
[ad_1] The Afghan military eliminated 385 Taliban militants over the past day, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti. “Three hundred and eighty-five Taliban terrorists were eliminated, and another 210 wounded over the past day as a result of military operations of the Afghan army,” the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Twitter. The Afghan Armed Forces conducted… Continue reading Afghanistan: Almost 400 Taliban militants eliminated over past day
4 TVs shut down in Afghanistan due to Taliban offensive
[ad_1] At least four TV channels and 11 radio stations have been forced to stop working due to the Taliban militants’ capture of southern Afghanistan, the country’s Information and Culture Ministry said, Report informs via 1TV News. The media outlets had to cease operations due to the offensive of the Taliban in Lashkar Gah, the… Continue reading 4 TVs shut down in Afghanistan due to Taliban offensive
At least 20 people die in two road accidents in Afghanistan
[ad_1] At least 20 people died, and 18 suffered in two road accidents in the mountainous road in the Lahman province in eastern Afghanistan, TOLO News reports. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti, that both accidents happened in the Kargai county on the highway between capital Kabul and Jalalabad. 1TV reports that the deputy chief of… Continue reading At least 20 people die in two road accidents in Afghanistan