The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a statement following a deadly attack in capital Kabul on Tuesday that left at least 64 people dead and 347 others wounded. Condemning the attack in strongest words, the members of the UN Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government ...

Around 3.3 million cc of blood was collected across the country in an initiative launched by the provincial governors to show solidarity and support to the victims of deadly Kabul attack. An official in Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) said public mobilization launched in 20 provinces following the attack to collect blood for the victims of the attack. Acting ...

There is no “Quick fix” to the problem. The scenario is too crowded. The atmosphere is too foggy and dark. It is difficult to know for sure who is who? To differentiate between friend and foe is too difficult because of low visibility Afghanistan was put on fire; it is still in flames for the last four decades; giving warmth ...

The casualties toll as a result of a deadly attack in capital Kabul has climbed to 64 deaths and 347 wounded, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced Wednesday. MoI spokesman Sediq Sediqi said at least 64 lost their lives in the attack and 347 others were wounded. The attack on Directorate of Security for Prominent Figures was launched around 9:00 ...

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has vowed revenge for ‘every drop of blood’ of Afghan people spilled by the militants as Kabul was hit by a deadly attack today which left at least 28 dead and 327 wounded. During a visit to Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan hospital where the injured civilians are treated following the deadly attack, President Ghani said the ...

The commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support (RS) mission in Afghanistan condemned the coordinated suicide attack in capital Kabul today, which left at least 28 people dead and over 300 others wounded. “Today’s attack shows the insurgents are unable to meet Afghan forces on the battlefield and must resort to these terrorist attacks,” said Resolute Support Commander, Gen. John W. ...

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said the Afghan government will never make peace with the regional and international terrorists. During a meeting in ARG Presidential Palace to discuss security and Afghan peace process, President Ghani said Afghanistan has proved sincerity to the world and the world strongly stands with Afghanistan today. The meeting was attended by lawmakers from the Lower ...

At least 24 people were feared dead and over 200 others were wounded after a heavy explosion rocked capital Kabul earlier today. A security official said initially reports indicate the blast was triggered by a Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). Initial reports suggest nearly 200 people have suffered injuries in the attack but the number has not been officially confirmed by ...

KABUL: Like many teenagers, 19-year-old Negin Khpalwak from Kunar in eastern Afghanistan loves music, but few people of her age have battled as fiercely to pursue their passion in the face of family hostility and threats. Negin Ekhpulwak, leader of the Zohra orchestra, an ensemble of 35 women, practices on a piano at Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music. ─ Reuters ...

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have released a joint report warning that the children in Afghanistan increasingly struggle to access healthcare and education. The report ‘Education and Healthcare at Risk’ has been jointly prepared by UNAMA and UNICEF and was released today, the UN mission in Afghanistan said. According to ...