[ad_1] Flooding in Nuristan province in eastern Afghanistan killed 58 people, and 140 more are reported missing, Ariana News TV channel reports, citing data from the country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. Report informs that torrential floods occurred in the village of Meherdish in Kamdish County on Thursday night. Earlier, 40 deaths were reported officially, although… Continue reading 58 people killed in Afghanistan flooding
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Azerbaijan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan – ORDER
[ad_1] President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order recalling Azerbaijan’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. According to the order, Hasan Sultan Zeynalov was recalled from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. By another presidential order, Ilham Nariman Mammadov… Continue reading Azerbaijan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan – ORDER
US carries out multiple airstrikes on Taliban in Afghanistan
[ad_1] The United States has launched several airstrikes in support of embattled Afghan forces in recent days, an escalation in US involvement in Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes more territory from government forces, Report informs, citing The Washington Post. At least four of the strikes were carried out on Wednesday and Thursday, including some in… Continue reading US carries out multiple airstrikes on Taliban in Afghanistan
175 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
[ad_1] The Afghan army has killed at least 175 Taliban militants over the past 24 hours and injured another 84, Report informs with reference to the Defense Ministry of Afghanistan. According to the ministry, military operations were carried out in the provinces of Nangarhar, Paktika, Logar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Herat, Balkh, Jowzjan, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Helmand,… Continue reading 175 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
Unknowns kill 100 civilians in Afghanistan
[ad_1] Unidentified gunmen reportedly have killed “over a 100 civilians” in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Tolo News reports citing sources familiar with the matter. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti that the Afghan government blamed the Taliban for the murder of civilians. “The brutal terrorists on the order of their Punjabi bosses (Pakistan) ambushed… Continue reading Unknowns kill 100 civilians in Afghanistan
Double blasts kill 1 civilian, wound 9 in northern Afghanistan
[ad_1] At least one civilian lost his life and nine others were injured as two consecutive blasts rocked Aybak city, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Samangan province, Report informs, citing Xinhua, “Two mines went off in Aybak city at around noon today, killing one civilian and injuring nine others,” deputy to Interior Ministry spokesman Ahmad… Continue reading Double blasts kill 1 civilian, wound 9 in northern Afghanistan
UN warns of humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan
[ad_1] The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis, Report informs, citing Interfax. According to experts, another 270,000 Afghans have become internally displaced persons since January 2021 – mainly due to violence. The total number of displaced persons has exceeded 3.5 million, the UNHCR said. 65% of… Continue reading UN warns of humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan
China evacuates civilians from Afghanistan amid US tussle
[ad_1] China sent a flight from Afghanistan to bring home 210 of its citizens, state media reported on Friday, as US forces prepare to leave the country and the security situation escalates. The Global Times newspaper published by the ruling Communist Party said Xiamen Airlines The flight took off from the capital, Kabul, on July… Continue reading China evacuates civilians from Afghanistan amid US tussle
Kremlin: “Deploying military in Afghanistan is not a topic of discussion”
[ad_1] “Russia is not discussing the issue of deploying military in Afghanistan with Kabul,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Answering the question “Will Russia strengthen the border with Tajikistan?”, Peskov said: “I cannot say anything about the deployment of additional contingents. Of course, this will depend on the course of events. Unfortunately, things are not… Continue reading Kremlin: “Deploying military in Afghanistan is not a topic of discussion”
British special forces may remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal of troops
[ad_1] A small group of British special forces may stay in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the bulk of the troops, Report informs referring to The Telegraph. Boris Johnson is expected to make a final decision on July 5 at a National Security Council meeting. However, one former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier who was… Continue reading British special forces may remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal of troops