Bad news for Taliban as US to continue aerial bombings beyond Aug 31
Since last week the US has been carrying out multiple air strikes on Taliban strongholds in support of Afghan army…reports Asian Lite
Next round of Afghan peace talks likely in August
Large-scale fighting on multiple fronts throughout Afghanistan is still at large as the Taliban claims to have captured 85 per cent….reports Asian
Xi Jinping’s Af-Pak predicament deepens
The PLA will increasingly have to bear the burden of ensuring the survival of the Durand Line, and of assisting the military
Taliban violence fuels civilian casualties
Civilian casualties have increased 47 per cent in the last six months, the UN said in a report Resulting from a spike
Afghanistan calls on int’l community to prevent Taliban’s atrocities
Over the past few weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed a surge in violence as the Taliban has intensified its offensive against Afghan forces…reports
UN: Al Qaeda Active In 15 Afghan Provinces
Report says militant outfit operates under Taliban protection from Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces Al Qaeda is present in at least 15
US, EU, NATO jointly call for end to fighting in Afghanistan
The communique also called on all parties to reduce violence and protect civilians, respecting their obligations under international humanitarian law….reports Asian Lite
Security advisory issued for Indian nationals in Afghanistan
The advisory said special attention is drawn to members of the Indian media travelling to Afghanistan to cover events through ground reports….reports
Curfew imposed in Afghanistan to stop Taliban
The militant group is estimated to have captured up to half of all territory….reports Asian Lite News The Afghan government imposed a
100 civilians killed after fall of Spin Boldak district
The Afghan Interior Ministry confirmed the report, blaming the Taliban for the “murder of civilians.”…reports Asian Lite News A group of gunmen