Saturday, 31 December 2016
ANA soldier among 6 dead in Logar, Nangarhar incidents
ANA soldier among 6 dead in Logar, Nangarhar incidents | Pajhwok Afghan News:
Salim Saleh, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News militants killed Qari Zubair, an Afghan Local Police (ALP) member’s brother, in Pul-i-Alam, the capital of Logar province on Friday night.
Sayed Akbar Agha, a resident of the area, said Zubair was a common man and had no personal enmity with anyone.
Separately, an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier was killed in a drive-by shooting in Mohammad Agha district, he said.
Sayed Akbar Agha, a resident of the area, said Zubair was a common man and had no personal enmity with anyone.
Separately, an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier was killed in a drive-by shooting in Mohammad Agha district, he said.
How the Islamic State Could Be Reborn in Afghanistan
Despite a long war in Afghanistan, the regional powers are still far from reaching a consensus on how to end the bloodshed and find a win-win solution for all.
Recently, we have seen the re-shaping of alliances and re-balancing of interests in this strategically important region. Countries who were bitter rivals during the period of Afghan jihad are coming closer while those who remained aloof are actively expanding their role in Afghanistan.
The visits from Taliban delegations to Shiite Iran, a country that once came to the brink of a full-fledged war with the Taliban regime and that continued supporting the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance throughout the 1990s, will be a source of concern for the long time Taliban supporters such as Sunni Pakistan and Sunni Wahhabi Saudi Arabia.
India Supporting ISIS In Afghanistan?
India is facing rebuke from Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan alliance for supporting ISIS in Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/jC5U9zsiUE— CJ Post (@ClassifiedJourn) December 30, 2016
Friday, 30 December 2016
Sikh community leader shot dead in Kunduz city
Sikh community leader shot dead in Kunduz city in North of Afghanistan - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan News Agency: The incident took place earlier this morning after a group of unknown gunmen opened fire on Sikh leader, Lala Dilsuz.
Provincial security chief Stanikzai confirmed the incident and said Dilsuz was shot dead around 9 am as he was on his way to his shop.
No group including the anti-government armed militant groups have commented regarding the incident so far.
A new wild card in Afghanistan war: Russia
A new wild card in Afghanistan war: Russia - CSMonitor.com:
Peace talks with the Taliban, hosted by Pakistan, have gone nowhere. Afghan troops are more effective, but still reliant on US air power. The Taliban’s territorial control is at its greatest extent since it lost power in 2001.
Peace talks with the Taliban, hosted by Pakistan, have gone nowhere. Afghan troops are more effective, but still reliant on US air power. The Taliban’s territorial control is at its greatest extent since it lost power in 2001.
US Funding For Afghan Militias
US Funding Subsidizes Abusive Militias in #Afghanistan https://t.co/jomzV0i7nW pic.twitter.com/RqRS8Av8z0— PMbeers (@PMbeers) December 29, 2016
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Our generals failed in Afghanistan | Foreign Policy
Our generals failed in Afghanistan | Foreign Policy: The ascent of David Petraeus and the Army’s rediscovery of counterinsurgency doctrine led many to believe that the military had dramatically adapted itself for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unfortunately the transformation was only skin deep. Petraeus was a myth, and the intellectual father of the Army only in the eyes of the national media. The institutional inertia of the military bureaucracy never caught up with the press releases. The result was a never-ending series of public pronouncements by senior leaders about the importance of counterinsurgency, accompanied by a continuation of Cold War-era personnel and rotation policies that explicitly short-changed the effort.
13 civilians injured in E. Afghan rocket attack
13 civilians injured in E. Afghan rocket attack - China.org.cn: "The rocket fired by militants struck a location in Torghar, an area in Bati Kot district this morning, resulting 13 civilians wounded," it said in a statement.
Among the injured were five children and two women, the statement said, adding that the wounded were shifted by the security forces to a main hospital in provincial capital Jalalabad city, 120 km east of the country's capital of Kabul.
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
Russia, China, and Pakistan meet in Moscow to discuss "growing ISIL threat" in Afghanistan
Russia, China, and Pakistan meet in Moscow to discuss "growing ISIL threat" in Afghanistan. https://t.co/Hn479gKKkH— Al Jazeera News (@AJENews) December 27, 2016
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Afghan army helicopter crashed in Herat province
Afghan army helicopter crashed in Herat province - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan News Agency:
The security sources in Herat have confirmed that the helicopter crashed due to technical issues in Shindand airfield.
The sources speaking on the condition of anonymity further added that the helicopter crashed after completing an ordinary mission in Herat city.
The security sources in Herat have confirmed that the helicopter crashed due to technical issues in Shindand airfield.
The sources speaking on the condition of anonymity further added that the helicopter crashed after completing an ordinary mission in Herat city.
China, Pakistan, Russia to Meet on Afghanistan, Angering Kabul Leaders
China, Pakistan, Russia to Meet on Afghanistan, Angering Kabul Leaders:
Chinese, Pakistani and Russian officials say they were driven to joint action by the efforts of IS affiliates to establish a foothold in Afghanistan.
Chinese, Pakistani and Russian officials say they were driven to joint action by the efforts of IS affiliates to establish a foothold in Afghanistan.
30,000 War Dead In Afghanistan in 2016
Officials Count Around 30,000 War Dead in #Afghanistan This Year.. https://t.co/AHbakUqlfa— سميرة (@SamiraaSR) December 26, 2016
RAF helicopter crashed after striking an observation balloon's tether
RAF helicopter crashed after striking an observation balloon's tether moments after aborting Kabul base landing because Afghan troops were playing football on the chopper pad | Daily Mail Online: An RAF helicopter crashed killing its pilots after striking an observation balloon's tether moments after aborting its landing because Afghan soldiers were playing football in the touchdown zone.
Flight lieutenants Geraint 'Roly' Roberts, 44, and Alan Scott, 32, died, along with three other people, when their Puma Mk2 crashed during a landing at NATO's training headquarters in Kabul.
Ex-warlord Faryadi regrets committing war crimes in Afghanistan
Ex-warlord Faryadi regrets committing war crimes in Afghanistan | ANI News:
Faryadi said he was released from a UK prison after completing his jail term, and stressed the release had nothing to do with the recent peace agreement signed between the Afghanistan government and Hizb-e-Islami, reports the Tolo News.
Faryadi served more than 10 years in a UK prison on charges of torture and human rights violations before being deported back to Afghanistan earlier this month.
In Afghanistan he has been accused of violating human rights and committing crimes during the Afghan civil war.
Faryadi said he was released from a UK prison after completing his jail term, and stressed the release had nothing to do with the recent peace agreement signed between the Afghanistan government and Hizb-e-Islami, reports the Tolo News.
Faryadi served more than 10 years in a UK prison on charges of torture and human rights violations before being deported back to Afghanistan earlier this month.
In Afghanistan he has been accused of violating human rights and committing crimes during the Afghan civil war.
Monday, 26 December 2016
Suicide bomber targets police in Helmand province
Suicide bomber targets police in Helmand province - Afghanistan TimesAfghanistan Times:
The attack took place Monday before noon in Lashkargah, capital city of Helmand province.
The target of the attacker was armored vehicle of the Security Chief of Helmand Police. “Initial information shows that a police martyred and three more injured” Helmand Governor spokesman, Omar Zwak told Afghanistan Times.
The attack took place Monday before noon in Lashkargah, capital city of Helmand province.
The target of the attacker was armored vehicle of the Security Chief of Helmand Police. “Initial information shows that a police martyred and three more injured” Helmand Governor spokesman, Omar Zwak told Afghanistan Times.
Afghanistan's first female fighter pilot 'scared' for her life is applying for asylum
Afghanistan's first female fighter pilot 'scared' for her life is applying for asylum https://t.co/zhAz4Skc5x pic.twitter.com/XVG2fDcr4p— The Independent (@Independent) December 26, 2016
Afghanistan funds abusive militias as US military 'ignores' situation
The Afghan national directorate of security (NDS) arms strongmen ostensibly to fight the Taliban and other militants. But some militia leaders use their new power to fight local turf wars, including against elected government officials, rather than insurgents.
Death toll surges in Afghanistan as war enters 16th year
Death toll surges in Afghanistan as war enters 16th year - Washington Times:
More than 60,000 Afghans have been injured or killed in 2016 in the face of a resurgent Taliban, who now hold sway over two-thirds of the country — the most territory held by the insurgent group since the beginning of the war, according to Kabul.
Afghan officials declined to provide specific casualty figures for the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF), which are comprised of the country’s Army, national and local police forces, Voice of America reported Sunday.
More than 60,000 Afghans have been injured or killed in 2016 in the face of a resurgent Taliban, who now hold sway over two-thirds of the country — the most territory held by the insurgent group since the beginning of the war, according to Kabul.
Afghan officials declined to provide specific casualty figures for the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF), which are comprised of the country’s Army, national and local police forces, Voice of America reported Sunday.
Sunday, 25 December 2016
ISIL-K - Obama authorizes US troops to target new ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan
Obama authorizes US troops to target new ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan — RT America:
The K in ISIL-K stands for Khorasan, or what the self-proclaimed Islamic State chapter calls the territory where it operates, which so far is in parts of Pakistan and the Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan. The group is estimated to be between 1,000 and 3,000 members strong.
The K in ISIL-K stands for Khorasan, or what the self-proclaimed Islamic State chapter calls the territory where it operates, which so far is in parts of Pakistan and the Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan. The group is estimated to be between 1,000 and 3,000 members strong.
Saturday, 24 December 2016
Local Commander Murdered With His Daughter-In-Law
Local Commander Murdered With His Daughter-In-Law:
Saturday, December 24, 2016Maimana City (BNA) A local commander with his daughter-in-law were murdered by unknown gunmen in northern Faryab province.Rahmatullah Qaisari district governor of Qaisar district of Faryab told BNA, Ghulam Nabi a local commander along with his daughter-in-law targeted by unknown gunmen, while they were moving from Qaisar district toward Maimana city the provincial capital of the province.Three civilians were wounded in the incident, but the health condition of an injured is critical.
First Afghan female pilot seeks asylum in US
First Afghan female pilot seeks asylum in US | India & World Latest News in English at NewsX: Captain Niloofar Rahmani on Friday expressed her intention to remain in the US following a 15-month long training period in Texas, Khaama Press reported.
"Things are not changing" for the better in Afghanistan, Rahmani told The New York Times. "Things are getting worse and worse."
Rahmani told her American trainers that she still wants to be a military pilot but not under her country's flag.
7 police killed in attacks in Afghanistan
7 police killed in attacks in Afghanistan - Xinhua | English.news.cn:
In one attack, four police were killed and one wounded after a police vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in outskirts of Qalat city, capital of southern Zabul province.
"The IED attack occurred roughly at 09:00 a.m. local time during a cleanup operation. The vehicle was also destroyed by the explosion in Wicha Kholai locality," a provincial security source told Xinhua.
In western Farah province, three police died and four wounded after Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in northern edge of provincial capital Farah city early hours of Saturday, a police source said anonymously.
In one attack, four police were killed and one wounded after a police vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in outskirts of Qalat city, capital of southern Zabul province.
"The IED attack occurred roughly at 09:00 a.m. local time during a cleanup operation. The vehicle was also destroyed by the explosion in Wicha Kholai locality," a provincial security source told Xinhua.
In western Farah province, three police died and four wounded after Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in northern edge of provincial capital Farah city early hours of Saturday, a police source said anonymously.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Afghan Woman's Street Art
Shamsia Hassani, Afghanistan's first known female street artist #womensart pic.twitter.com/m4Bwp6dpzJ— ♀ womens art (@womensart1) December 22, 2016
Taliban attack kills 3 police in Afghanistan's Kunduz province
Taliban attack kills 3 police in Afghanistan's Kunduz province - Xinhua | English.news.cn:
The Taliban militants, according to the official, stormed a police checkpoint in Mullah Ghulam area of Khan Abad district on Friday morning, killing the checkpoint commander Abdul Jabbar along with two others on the spot.
The Taliban militants, according to the official, stormed a police checkpoint in Mullah Ghulam area of Khan Abad district on Friday morning, killing the checkpoint commander Abdul Jabbar along with two others on the spot.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Relatives, guards of MP Wali among 8 killed in Kabul attack
Relatives, guards of MP Wali among 8 killed in Kabul attack | Pajhwok Afghan News:
The group attack on Wolesi Jirga member was launched at around 6:30pm on and continued until 5:00am. Haji Anwar, the lawmaker’s nephew, told Pajhwok Afghan News three armed assailants staged the attack.
One suicide attacker blew himself up at the gate, killing guards, and the two forced their way into the residence, where they opened gunfire. Eight people were killed and seven others wounded.
The group attack on Wolesi Jirga member was launched at around 6:30pm on and continued until 5:00am. Haji Anwar, the lawmaker’s nephew, told Pajhwok Afghan News three armed assailants staged the attack.
One suicide attacker blew himself up at the gate, killing guards, and the two forced their way into the residence, where they opened gunfire. Eight people were killed and seven others wounded.
Eight dead in attack on MP's house
Afghanistan Taliban: Eight dead in attack on MP's house - BBC News:
Six others were wounded, including the MP, Mir Wali, and his wife, police say. Two of their grandchildren were among the dead.
Security forces killed the three gunmen and freed 18 hostages after a 10-hour siege early on Thursday.
Six others were wounded, including the MP, Mir Wali, and his wife, police say. Two of their grandchildren were among the dead.
Security forces killed the three gunmen and freed 18 hostages after a 10-hour siege early on Thursday.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Afghans who aided US military face long, fearful visa wait
Afghans who aided US military face long, fearful visa wait | U.S. News | US News:
The U.S. State Department reports more than 13,000 Afghans and their family members are waiting to get a special immigrant visa for aiding the U.S. mission.
A defense bill approved by Congress and sent to President Obama calls for an additional 1,500 visas and extends the program until the end of 2020.
The U.S. State Department reports more than 13,000 Afghans and their family members are waiting to get a special immigrant visa for aiding the U.S. mission.
A defense bill approved by Congress and sent to President Obama calls for an additional 1,500 visas and extends the program until the end of 2020.
Commander Among 5 Security Forces Injured In Mine Blast
Commander Among 5 Security Forces Injured In Mine Blast:
Omar Zwak spokesman for Helmand governor told BNA, the incident occurred late last night in outskirt of Lashkarga city while commander of 4th police division with five security forces visited from security posts of the city their vehicle hit a roadside mine.
Omar Zwak spokesman for Helmand governor told BNA, the incident occurred late last night in outskirt of Lashkarga city while commander of 4th police division with five security forces visited from security posts of the city their vehicle hit a roadside mine.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
New narrative on Afghanistan?
New narrative on Afghanistan: The two invasions have cost the US more than three trillion dollars and the lives of thousands of its own soldiers, besides the killing of hundreds of thousands of civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq, displacing millions others, and inflicting incalculable economic damage upon the two countries. The US invasion of 2003 and its subsequent mismanagement destabilised not only Iraq but the whole of the Middle East as reflected by the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Syria, and their adverse effects on the regional peace and stability. In the face of the mounting costs of the US military occupation of Iraq in blood and treasure, Washington was left with no choice but to stage an organised military withdrawal from the country leaving it virtually in shambles.
US Intel
The last time a POTUS doubted/ignored US Intel? 2,997 Americans killed on 9/11; 6,731 military in Iraq, Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/A9HbilTP0N— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) December 14, 2016
Monday, 19 December 2016
Blast wounds 4 civilians in N. Afghanistan's Kunduz city
Blast wounds 4 civilians in N. Afghanistan's Kunduz city - Xinhua | English.news.cn:
"A bomb planted by militants went off in Kunduz city today afternoon injuring four innocent civilians including a woman," Akbari told reporters here.
He also blamed the enemies of peace, a reference to the Taliban militants, for launching the bomb attack, but the armed outfit, which is active in parts of Kunduz province, is yet to claim responsibility.
"A bomb planted by militants went off in Kunduz city today afternoon injuring four innocent civilians including a woman," Akbari told reporters here.
He also blamed the enemies of peace, a reference to the Taliban militants, for launching the bomb attack, but the armed outfit, which is active in parts of Kunduz province, is yet to claim responsibility.
'1 million Afghan refugees' return to war-torn country
'1 million Afghan refugees' return to war-torn country: The Afghan government plans to set up three townships for the newly-repatriated families in Nangarhar and neighboring Logar provinces with the help of international aid agencies, Hakimi said.
The repatriation from Pakistan hit an all-time high this year following a crackdown against Afghan refugees in the country that has hosted them for over three decades.
The repatriation from Pakistan hit an all-time high this year following a crackdown against Afghan refugees in the country that has hosted them for over three decades.
Kabul launches probe against VP Dostum
Kabul launches probe against VP - The Peninsula Qatar: Abdul Rashid Dostum, a former warlord who has a catalogue of war crimes attached to his name, is accused of abducting Ahmad Ishchi last month during a traditional game of Buzkashi, or polo with an animal carcass, in northern Jowzjan province. Dostum allegedly kept Ishchi hostage in his private compound for five days, where he was said to be tortured. "The attorney general's office has begun its impartial and transparent investigation regarding the incident," Afghanistan's top prosecutor said in a statement late Saturday.
"The investigation will be carried out neutrally and independently."
Sunday, 18 December 2016
Fuel Tanker Accident
Afghanistan fuel tanker hits bus, killing at least 14 https://t.co/iLtit4UJh1— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 18, 2016
German Consulate In Northern Afghanistan Attacked
German Consulate In Northern Afghanistan Attacked : The Two-Way : NPR:
The New York Times reports, citing a regional police zone spokesman, that there were two large explosions. The first blast initiated the attack and was followed by gunfire. The paper says another explosion was heard inside the compound.
According to the BBC, the consulate sustained "massive damage" and NATO troops were evacuating its personnel.
According to the BBC, the consulate sustained "massive damage" and NATO troops were evacuating its personnel.
Saturday, 17 December 2016
Gunmen Kill Five Female Airport Staff In Southern Afghanistan
Gunmen Kill Five Female Airport Staff In Southern Afghanistan: Samim Khpolwak, the spokesman for the provincial governor, told RFE/RL that the women -- civilian employees at the airport -- were on their way to work when at least three gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on them.
“The attackers fled the area and we have launched an investigation," he said.
No one has claimed responsibly for the attack and no arrests have been made, Khpolwak added. Video clip HERE
So Who'd Be A Quisling Afghan Translator?
Marion Le Pen Front National migrant crisis Afghan immigration | World | News | Daily Express:In an astonishing statement, Ms Le Pen, who represents the staunchly anti-immigration Front National party, says she is outraged that translators who are known to have supported the French army have been denied visas.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Attackers kill Afghanistan radio station chief
Attackers kill Afghanistan radio station chief - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk:
The attack happened on Thursday afternoon in the province's Mohammad Agha district, where Mr Mudaser ran the local radio station called Paygham Mili since 2002.
The attack happened on Thursday afternoon in the province's Mohammad Agha district, where Mr Mudaser ran the local radio station called Paygham Mili since 2002.
The Tangled History of the Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Triangle
The Tangled History of the Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Triangle | The Diplomat: Ghani’s rejection marked the lowest ebb of bilateral relations between Kabul-Islamabad in the last 15 years and particularly during the rule of the National Unity Government (NUG) in Afghanistan. True, Kabul-Islamabad’s honeymoon ended long ago, and the NUG has snubbed Islamabad already since Pakistan’s failure to bring the Taliban to negotiating table for promised talks in March 2015 and later in March 2016. However, Ghani’s latest remarks are the first time in the last 15 years that Kabul has rejected a nation’s aid.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Afghanistan's Own Battle
‘Afghanistan’s Own Battle’ looks at the many faces of Afghanistan’s National Army.— Witness - Al Jazeera (@AJWitness) December 11, 2016
Our full documentary is online: https://t.co/ESh31BzvWK pic.twitter.com/k1z3EAPpGR
Lionel Messi meets young Afghan fan who became an Internet sensation
Lionel Messi meets young Afghan fan who became an Internet sensation:
In a meeting arranged by the organising committee of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Messi held hands with Murtaza at the team hotel before picking up the boy and posing for photographs. "I'm very happy to have met my hero," Murtaza told the SC's official website. "It is a dream for me. I can't wait to see Messi at the game, it will be the first time for me in the stadium."
In a meeting arranged by the organising committee of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Messi held hands with Murtaza at the team hotel before picking up the boy and posing for photographs. "I'm very happy to have met my hero," Murtaza told the SC's official website. "It is a dream for me. I can't wait to see Messi at the game, it will be the first time for me in the stadium."
Germany Deports First Group Of Afghan Asylum Seekers
Germany Deports First Group Of Afghan Asylum Seekers : The Two-Way : NPR:
The German government has for the first time deported Afghan asylum seekers, sending 34 back to Kabul on a chartered flight last night. Hundreds of protesters — both Afghan and German — marched against the deportations at Frankfurt Airport where the flight departed.
The German government has for the first time deported Afghan asylum seekers, sending 34 back to Kabul on a chartered flight last night. Hundreds of protesters — both Afghan and German — marched against the deportations at Frankfurt Airport where the flight departed.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Shooting in Kabul airport leaves a foreigner dead
Shooting in Kabul airport leave a foreigner dead - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan News Agency:
According to the officials, the deceased man hails from Uganda and was apparently working for a security company.
The officials also added that the injured Afghan man is believed to be his translator who was injured in the attack along with another Afghan civilian.
No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
According to the officials, the deceased man hails from Uganda and was apparently working for a security company.
The officials also added that the injured Afghan man is believed to be his translator who was injured in the attack along with another Afghan civilian.
No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
Afghan Vice-President Dostum accused of sex assault
Afghan Vice-President Dostum accused of sex assault - BBC News:
The accusation came from Ahmad Eshchi, the former governor of General Dostum's home province of Jowzjan in the north.
He said the vice-president and 10 other men assaulted him while he was forcibly kept at the former warlord's residence for five days late last month.
Gen Dostum denied the accusation, describing it as a "provocation".
The accusation came from Ahmad Eshchi, the former governor of General Dostum's home province of Jowzjan in the north.
He said the vice-president and 10 other men assaulted him while he was forcibly kept at the former warlord's residence for five days late last month.
Gen Dostum denied the accusation, describing it as a "provocation".
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
ISIS Attacks On Hazara Muslims
ISIS Is Blowing Up Mosques in Kabul: This because the Baqir-ul-uloom mosque, as its known, in central Kabul was attacked by a suicide bomber in late November 2016 — third such attack on a Shia mosque in three months. Sixty-two young and old men lost their lives, and more than a hundred men and women were injured. Among the dead were several children, some as young as four years old.
All the attacks have been claimed by Islamic State, which is fast putting down roots in Afghanistan.
Border Police Commander Killed
Abdul Ghani Musamim, spokesman for the provincial governor in Kunar, said on Tuesday that the explosion killed Abdul Wali Khan, a unit commander for the border police, and his bodyguard. Link
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