UN strongly condemns terrorist attacks across Afghanistan
Oct 19, 2017, at 09:54 am
New York, Oct 19(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned a wave of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan that killed at least 70 people and injured more than 200.
Afghanistan: ISIS beheads two civilians on espionage charges
Sep 15, 2017, at 05:09 pm
Kabul, Sep 15 (IBNS): The militants of Islamic State in Afghanistan have beheaded two civilians on espionage charges, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: US airstrike kills at least 11 insurgents in Nangarhar province
Sep 09, 2017, at 04:51 pm
Kabul, Sep 9 (IBNS): At least 11 insurgents were killed in a drone strike conducted by the US Army in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, reports said.
ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military
Sep 06, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Kabul, Sep 6 (IBNS): The ISIS-K has executed two brothers for serving in the national army, reports said.
Afghanistan: Airstrikes in Helmand Taliban bases account for 25 casualties
Sep 05, 2017, at 04:56 pm
Kabul, Sep 5 (IBNS): Military airstrikes by the Afghan soldiers in the country's Helmand province targeting Taliban bases accounted for at least 25 casualties, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: UN mission confirms at least 44 civilians killed, injured in latest airstrikes
Sep 02, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, Sept 1(Just Earth News): At least 28 women and children were killed and an additional 16 injured in air strikes this week in Afghanistan, the United Nations political mission in the country said in initial findings of its probe into the deaths.
UN aid chief allocates $45 million to tackle neglected emergencies in four countries
Aug 30, 2017, at 09:49 am
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations aid chief released on Tuesday $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to four countries “struggling in crises away from the headlines†– Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad and Sudan – where more than 21 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.
Herat mosque bombing: ISIS claims responsibility, identifies suicide bombers
Aug 03, 2017, at 05:05 pm
Kabul, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for carrying out the suicide attack near a mosque in Herat province of Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, reports said.
Herat mosque bombing: Taliban denies role, casualties climb to 93
Aug 02, 2017, at 05:54 pm
Kabul, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Taliban has refuted allegations that the group was behind the suicide attack in a mosque in Herat province of Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: At least 24 killed in Kabul explosion
Jul 24, 2017, at 04:58 pm
Kabul, Jul 24 (JEN): At least 24 people were killed in an explosion in Kabul on Monday morning, local Khaama Press reported.
Civilians continue to bear the brunt of Afghanistan's 'ugly war' – UN report
Jul 18, 2017, at 04:02 am
New York, July 17(Just Earth News): Civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record high levels amid a worsening toll of suicide attacks, the United Nations mission in Afghanistan said today, calling on anti-government forces to stop indiscriminate attacks against civilians as well as on the Government to stop using mortars and rockets in populated areas.
Afghanistan: Joint operations kill 16 Taliban insurgents
Jul 10, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Kabul, Jul 10 (IBNS): At least 16 Taliban insurgents were killed in a joint operation conducted by Afghani troops in Logar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul police apprehend key Taliban commander
Jul 04, 2017, at 08:24 pm
Kabul, Jul 4 (IBNS): Kabul police have apprehended a key Taliban commander from the city, local Khaama Press reported.
Taliban release video of American university lecturers, demanding prisoners release
Jun 22, 2017, at 08:53 pm
Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : The Taliban insurgents group in Afghanistan released a new video of the kidnapped American University lecturers late on Wednesday, state-run news agency Khaama Press said.
At least 60 killed or injured in Kabul suicide car explosion near Indian embassy
May 31, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been reportedly killed or injured in a suicide car attack on Wednesday morning in Kabul's high security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located, reports said.
Afghanistan: Officials report at least 60 casualties in Kabul blast
May 31, 2017, at 05:04 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been killed or injured in the vehicle blast which rocked Kabul on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Afghanistan: NDS raids Taliban lair, kills one, foils attack
May 18, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Kabul, May 18 (IBNS): The Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), the country's central intelligence agency reported the killing of a Taliban insurgent on Wednesday, following a raid on one the terrorist organisation's hideout, thereby preventing an attack from taking place, local Khaama Press reported.
Conflict-related child deaths hit new high in Afghanistan, UN warns
May 17, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned by the continued increase in conflict-related child deaths in Afghanistan, the UN Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA) has urged parties to the conflict to take immediate measures to reduce harm.
Afghanistan: Key ISIS leader, 44 militants killed in operations
Apr 28, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): A key ISIS leader along with 44 militants have been killed in separate operations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Taliban launches Mansoori, new spring offensive
Apr 28, 2017, at 04:43 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Taliban on Friday morning announced the launch of its new spring offensive Mansoori, local Khaama Press reported.
Conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan tortured, ill-treated in government facilities – UN
Apr 25, 2017, at 05:04 am
New York, Apr 24(Just Earth News): A record number of people detained by Afghan police say that have been tortured or ill-treated in the past year, according to a new United Nations report, which notes however that the Afghan Government has committed to eliminating torture and ill-treatment in national detention facilities.
INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid
Apr 01, 2017, at 01:20 pm
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): The conflict in Afghanistan is “partially forgotten,†the former United Nations Deputy Special Representative for the country has warned, calling for more aid for displaced families and a greater focus on bridging the poverty gaps.
Afghanistan: Premature detonation kills six militants, injures four
Mar 23, 2017, at 03:53 pm
Kabul, Mar 23 (IBNS): At least six militants were killed in a premature detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for one year
Mar 18, 2017, at 02:03 pm
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of United Nations assistance operation in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018, stressing the political mission’s role in supporting an inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills one, injures nine
Mar 14, 2017, at 04:41 pm
Kabul, Mar 14 (IBNS): An explosion in Kabul on Monday evening accounted for a life while injuring nine others, local Khaama Press reported.
Nation-building amid insurgency ‘an uphill struggle’ for Afghanistan – UN envoy
Mar 11, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday highlighted both the visible progress the conflict-torn country has made and the challenges lie ahead, urging the Government to redouble efforts while calling for continued international political and financial support.
Pakistan condemns suicide attack outside Afghan Supreme Court
Feb 08, 2017, at 10:10 pm
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the suicide attack outside Supreme Court of Afghanistan on Feb 7 that has led to loss of twenty precious human lives and left more than 40 injured.
Afghanistan: UN-backed $550 million aid plan aims to reach 5.7 million people
Jan 24, 2017, at 01:01 pm
New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): A newly-launched United Nations-backed humanitarian response plan for Afghanistan is seeking $550 million in 2017 to support the most vulnerable and marginalized population of the conflict-torn country.
Afghanistan: UN condemns latest terrorist attacks against civilians and diplomats
Jan 12, 2017, at 04:41 am
New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has condemned yesterday's terrorist attacks near the Parliament in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and the residence of the Provincial Governor of Kandahar, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Thousands of Afghan children dying of hunger amid ‘unprecedented’ displacement – UN
Jan 10, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Despite attempts to increase food aid in Afghanistan, children bear the brunt of the country’s nutritional crisis, the United Nations humanitarian arm on Monday reported, warning that the ongoing fighting has also led to record number of children at risk of abuse and exploitation.