Security forces killed, wounded in Ghor, Badghis, Zabul provinces

Sources in Badghis reported that at least seven policemen were killed and two others were wounded in a Taliban attack in the province.

Magnitude 5.6 quake hits western Afghanistan, killing more than 20

An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said.

Heavy snowfall kills 42, destroyed over 2,000 houses across Afghanistan: officials

State Ministry in Disaster Management affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said that heavy snowfall in 15 provinces of Afghanistan has killed and wounded 118 people and destroyed over 2,000 in the past 20 days.

25-Day Ceasefire In Badghis Ends, Taliban Resumes Attacks

Local officials in Badghis province said that a 25-day ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban has ended with the resumption of Taliban attacks.

Number Of Cases Of Violence Against Women, Girls Rises

As per statistics from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the number of acute cases of violence against women and girls, especially suicide, has increased in the country this year.

Dozens of Ghor Women Take Up Arms in Support of ANDSF

Dozens of women took up arms – some of them heavy weapons – and marched in the capital city of Feroz Koh to pledge their support the Republic and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.

US envoy appeals to Taliban to stop inflicting hardship on the people

Ross Wilson, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Kabul, said Wednesday that the Taliban offensive violates the human rights of Afghans amid a surge in Taliban attacks across the country.

IEA arrests four people on charges of exploiting ancient sites

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) officials in Badghis have arrested four people on charges of exploiting ancient sites.

Army Commander Killed in Badghis

US urges Afghan leaders, Taliban to accelerate progress toward a negotiated political settlement

Zabul’s Shinkai district police headquarters, district building and bazaar have been seized by the Taliban, sources told Ariana News Saturday morning.

Taliban pushed back from Badghis capital, Badghis governor confirms

Badghis governor Hassamuddin Shams has confirmed that at the height of clashes between the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the Taliban, insurgents broke through the prison gate in the provincial capital of Qala-e-Naw and freed the prisoners.

Water Provided To Tens Hectares of Agricultural Land in Badghis

Afghanistan Responds To Uzbekistan Border Incident

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has responded to the border incident of June 23 in which that Afghan nationals crossed into Uzbekistan.

Afghan Civilians to Face Acute Hunger in the Coming Winter

In mid-October, Bamiyan, Badakhshan, Panjshir, Salangha, and parts of Maidan Wardak province witnessed snowfall.

Continuation of Violence, Targeted Murders Concerning: Parliament

Ahmad Javid Jayhun, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, said on Monday during the plenary session of the House of Representatives that the continuing violence and targeted killings, as well as attacks on civilians across the country, are concerning.

Ministry Of Health Reports 1,843 New Cases Of COVID-19

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday reported 1,843 new positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours.

Badghis elder vows to work for dispute resolution

Mohammad Umar Shaikh Al Islami, a religious scholar in northwestern Badghis province, has pledged to work for the resolution of disputes among people and focus on consolidating peace in society.

Local uprising forces to fall under the police and army: officials

Local uprising forces will in the future operate under the umbrella of the Afghan Interior Ministry (MoI) and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), officials said on Sunday.

11 Civilians Wounded in Taliban’s Rocket Attacks in Badghis

At least 11 civilians were wounded in Taliban’s rocket attacks in Badghis province on Tuesday, local officials said.

Rahmani Calls Treatment Of Naebzada By Saleh As ‘Hasty And Illegal’

Mir Rahman Rahmani, speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, said that the treatment of Amrullah Saleh, the first vice-president, with Amir Shah Naebzada, a member of the parliament, was hasty and illegal. Speaking at the plenary session of the parliament on Monday, Rahmani said that according to Article 102 of the constitution, whenever a member of the National Assembly is accused of a crime, the responsible official is obliged to report it to the parliament.

Millions At Risk Of Displacement Due To Drought: IRC

Severe drought in Afghanistan could trigger the displacement of thousands of families, according to the latest International Rescue Committee (IRC) assessment across five provinces in the West, South and East of Afghanistan.

Dozens removed from security forces ranks in Badghis

Local sources in western Badghis province say that 50 individuals have been removed from the ranks of security forces by the commission concerned.