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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Two Pakistani militants were killed on Sunday in a US drone strike in eastern Kunar province, an official said on Sunday. Provincial Police Chief, Brig. Gen. Abdul Habib Syedkhel told media that two Pakistani militants were killed in a US drone attack on Saturday night in Shultan …
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November, 2015
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1 November
Kabul jobless youths decry govt’s unconcern
By Akhtar M.Nikzad-KABUL: Tens of girls and boys gathered in front of the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) to protest widespread unemployment. The protest was organized by the Movement against Unemployment, civil society activists and tens of unemployed youths. The protestors were chanting slogans of ‘negligence …
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1 November
Loya Jirga the only remedy to deepening crises: Shahzada Massoud
AT-KABUL: As security, economic, and political crises are deepening, different voices are being raised to overcome the plethora of challenges, which is a cause of concern to the entire nation and the international community. To know what some prime movers from the former government think about the current situation and …
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1 November
Meshrano Jirga urges govt to take up Afghan asylum seekers’ issue with Germany
Senators demanded of the government to convene Loya Jirga eyes of the general public as soon as possible because the crisis has already become pervasive and the govt is losing its image in the “Deportation is no remedy. After risking their lives and selling their properties at home if they …
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1 November
Al-Shabab assault targets senior Somali officials
At least 15 killed and dozens wounded in attack claimed by al-Shabab on hotel in central Mogadishu, authorities say. At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in an attack on a hotel in the centre of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, witnesses tell Al Jazeera. A car bomb …
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1 November
Sinai plane crash: Egypt dismisses IS claim
An investigation is under way after a Russian airliner crashed in Sinai, killing all 224 people on board. Egypt’s prime minister said a technical fault was the most likely cause, dismissing claims from Islamic State militants that they were responsible. However, three airlines – Emirates, Air France and Lufthansa – …
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October, 2015
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31 October
War on poppy cultivation
The US government’s watchdog on spending for Afghanistan released a report on American war on drug in Afghanistan. According to the report the US has spent 8.4 billion on counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan since 2002, yet this country still remains the world’s largest producer of opium. The aid that came …
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31 October
Wolesi Jirga rejects senior economic adviser office formation
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga rejected the presidential decree on formation of the senior economic adviser office as an independent body. Based on phrase four and article 90 of the constitution Creation, modification and or abrogation of administrative units is the National Assembly’s duty. The lawmakers rejected President Muhammad …
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31 October
Lawmakers asked govt, US to adopt clear stance on war on terror
If the US is failing in supporting Afghan security forces, a new security agreement should be signed with Moscow and the BSA with Washington must be revoked: Wolesi Jirga Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Saturday asked the government and the United States to adopt a clear standpoint …
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31 October
Jihadi leaders’ council urges govt to convene Loya Jirga immediately
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The council of former Jihadi leaders stressed that the traditional Loya Jirga (a grand council of elders) should be convened immediately to amend constitution. Based on the deal signed between the two leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG)— President Ashraf Ghani and the Chief Executive Officer …
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