Afghanistan violence

8 civilians killed in a roadside explosion south of Afghanistan

Apr 01, 2020 17:55

A roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday killed at least eight civilians and injured 2 others.
EU Calls for Permanent Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Mar 28, 2020 04:58

The European Union in a statement on Friday condemned recent attacks in Afghanistan and called for a permanent ceasefire in the country.
Iran voices support for UN Secretary-General's plan for ceasefire in Afghanistan

Mar 26, 2020 18:50

Tehran (IP)- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement in support of the UN Secretary-General's plan to implement a nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan.
Iran condemns terrorist attack on a Sikh Temple in Afghanistan

Mar 25, 2020 19:28

Tehran (IP) - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the Wednesday terrorist attack on a Sikh Temple (Gurdwara) in Kabul, Afghanistan, that left dozens dead and more people injured.
Iran expresses concern over Afghanistan developments

Mar 22, 2020 22:42

Tehran(IP): Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement released on Sunday expressed Iran's concerns over recent developments in Afghanistan saying that Tehran is watching closely Afghanistan's latest political challenges.
Afghan President signs decree to release 1,500 Taliban fighters

Mar 11, 2020 09:25

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has signed a decree to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners as a move to launch direct talks with the armed group to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan.
Afghan forces to launch offensive unless Taliban stops attacks

Mar 09, 2020 06:41

The Afghan forces will go into the offensive unless the Taliban movement stops its attacks in the coming days, Defence Minister Asadullah Khalid said on Sunday.
Secret Accord with the Taliban: When and How US Would Leave Afghanistan

Mar 09, 2020 11:28

In a secure facility underneath the Capitol, members of Congress stopped by all last week to review two classified annexes to the Afghan peace accord with the Taliban that set the criteria for a critical element of the agreement: What constitutes enough "peace" for the United States to withdraw its forces?
Taliban sets conditions for talks with Afghan gov't

Mar 07, 2020 11:33

Tehran (IP) - The Taliban on Saturday announced the continuation of peace talks with Afghan government on Tuesday, subject to all its demands to be met.
Commentary: US pushes forward Taliban Peace Talks, despite bloody week in Afghanistan

Mar 07, 2020 10:59

With less than three days to go before peace talks are to begin in Afghanistan between that nation's authorities and the Taliban insurgency, things are not looking promising.