April, 2016

• 11 April

  Fate of NUG in Afghans’ hands

  

  The United States has supported Afghanistan with human, material and financial resources since the ouster of the Taliban from power. The US authorities tried to support democracy and peace process. Former and serving officials and different segments of the society thanked American people for the support. However, loopholes or deliberate …

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• 11 April

  6.8 strong quake hits Afghanistan

  

  AT-KABUL: About 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday around 3:05 pm, creating panic among the masses. However, there was no immediate report of damage or casualty. According to the spokesman for the state ministry for disaster management and humanitarian affairs, Omer Muhammad, the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.8 on …

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• 11 April

  Iranian border guards killed three Afghans

  

  AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Iranian border police on Sunday killed three Afghans and wounded two others when these Afghans attempted to enter Iran and make their way to European countries, an official said. Head of the Provincial Council’s Security Committee Dr. Mehdi Hadid told Pajhwok Afghan News that five people …

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• 9 April

  John Kerry asks Taliban to join peace process

  

  AT-KABUL: The US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday urged the Taliban to renounce violence and join the Afghan-owned peace process. In a joint press conference with President Ashraf Ghani here, the US Secretary of State said that he had healthy discussions on different issues with the Afghan president …

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• 9 April

  21 insurgents killed in military ops

  

  AT-KABUL: At least 21 Taliban insurgents were killed and 12 injured in a series of sweeping operations launched by the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in different parts of the country, defense ministry announced, in which 12 suspects have been also arrested. In a statement sent to media on Saturday, …

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• 9 April

  Wolesi Jirga approves minister-designate for interior

  

  By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: The parliament gave vote of confidence to President Ashraf Ghani’s nominee for interior ministry Taj Mohammad Jahid and candidate for the attorney general office Mohammad Farid Hamidi. Jahid received 190 votes from 225 of 249 lawmakers present in Saturday’s session, while Hamidi gained 200 votes. Hamidi …

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• 9 April

  Karzai condemns civilian casualties in US drone strike

  

  AT-KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai “strongly” condemned the US airstrike in which civilians were killed in Paktika province, his office said Saturday. “Karzai expresses concerns over civilian casualties, and strongly condemns the US drone strike on Barmal district that left a number of civilians killed and injured,” it said in …

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• 9 April

  Editorial: Image spoilers

  

  The events which established the reputation of Afghans in Europe and other continents happened within living memory. A small number of Afghan immigrants are stamping image-building efforts of thousands of people. For this tiny group, self-control around women and respect for fellows is a neglected subject. They are not only …

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• 8 April

  Karzai welcomes HIA’s participation in peace process

  

  AT-KABUL: The former president Hamid Karzai on Thursday met with representatives of the Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) at his residence and welcomed the HIA’s decision to become part of the peace process. The delegation arrived in Kabul in late March to negotiate a peace deal with the government. The HIA’s representatives …

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• 8 April

  Editorial: Valueless efforts

  

  Sewage water flows on the road in the capital city, Kabul, when it rains. The hub of political and commercial activities is almost paralyzed. In late March and past week, heavy rains have closed roadways in Kabul City. The capital was presenting a scene of flooded city with no government …

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