Afghanistan

Landlocked country in South-Central Asia

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast. Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city. The population is around 32 million, composed mostly of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks.

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Afghanistan fighting shows no sign of ending While the world awaits progress in the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, heavy violence continues in the country. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published 2 days ago

Many dead in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan At least 15 Afghans killed and more than a dozen injured as thousands gathered to secure visas in Jalalabad city. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published 3 days ago

Dargah Ajmer Sharif attracts people of all faiths Considered as one of the most popular Muslim pilgrimage centres, the dargah of Ajmer Sharif houses the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a holy saint who dedicated his entire life to the service of the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 04:14Published 5 days ago

Afghanistan fighting continues despite peace talks More violence has erupted between Taliban fighters and government troops in Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:10Published 6 days ago

Afghanistan: US stands down in Helmand, Taliban to do the same The Taliban has agreed to stop attacks after the US promised to halt its raids supporting Afghan forces in Helmand. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 6 days ago

Thousands flee amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan forces Official says 30,000 people forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 1 week ago

Abdullah Abdullah on Afghan peace talks, India engaging with Taliban \| Worldview The Afghan leadership won’t have concerns if India decides to engage with the Taliban, though a final decision in this matter will is New Delhi’s prerogative, Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 15:18Published 2 weeks ago

'Connectivity in region will benefit countries': Abdullah Abdullah on SAARC's revival and India-Pak resolving issues While reacting on South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC's) revival and India-Pak resolving issues, the Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Abdullah.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:23Published 2 weeks ago

Engagement with Taliban is India's call, didn't ask directly: Afghan leader Abdullah Abdullah Commenting on whether Afghanistan wants India to engage with Taliban, the Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah said, "I didn't ask directly for.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:50Published 2 weeks ago

PM Modi assures of India's support for peace process in Afghanistan Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on October 08 said that Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah briefed Prime Minister Narendra.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:54Published 2 weeks ago

India supports Afghan in journey towards peace, stability: Abdullah Abdullah The Afghanistan leader and Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation, Doctor Abdullah Abdullah said that India has been amongst the countries that helped Afghan in journey towards peace and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:47Published 2 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Afghan leader Abdullah Abdullah The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi met Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Doctor Abdullah Abdullah in New Delhi. Abdullah Abdullah had met NSA Ajit Doval on Oct 7. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Insistence on violence will marginalise perpetrators: Afghan FM Afghan acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar expresses optimism about overcoming obstacles in Taliban talks. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:00Published 2 weeks ago

Afghan women's rights: Mother's names recorded on kids' ID cards Former Taliban commander Akbar Agha says the law is un-Islamic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on September 26, 2020

UNGA75: India exercises its Right to Reply for third time in response to Pakistan Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 25, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:47Published on September 26, 2020

Fighting continues in Afghanistan as gov’t and Taliban meet It is the first time after nearly two decades that the Afghan government and the Taliban are meeting face to face. But as they meet in Doha, attacks are continuing in Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:36Published on September 15, 2020

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Afghanistan conflict: Children among dead after air strike on school Local officials say least 12 civilians were killed, a day after a major Taliban attack on troops. BBC News - Published 2 days ago
Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede Chaos broke out when thousands gathered in a stadium in Afghanistan to apply for visas to Pakistan. BBC News - Published 3 days ago
Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Afghan-Taliban conflict: Helicopters carrying wounded troops collide Nine people died in the collision in Helmand province, where there is fighting with the Taliban. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Fighting Covid-19 in Afghanistan over the phone The charity Teleheal helps fight coronavirus in Afghanistan by providing critical medical advice over the phone. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio. BBC News - Published on September 24, 2020
Afghan-Taliban talks: Government calls for ceasefire The historic talks are taking place in Qatar; the US says "the entire world wants you to succeed". BBC News - Published on September 12, 2020
Afghanistan war: 'Historic' peace talks with Taliban set to begin Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay. BBC News - Published on September 12, 2020
Moria camp: Afghan family helpless after fleeing Lesbos fire Talibshah Hosseini ran with his family as fire engulfed the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island. BBC News - Published on September 11, 2020

Prominent women attacked as Afghanistan eyes peace An actress who also serves in the police is one of a number of prominent women to be attacked in Kabul. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2020
Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2020
Afghanistan resumes Taliban prisoner release The release of 5,000 militants forms part of a US-Taliban peace deal reached earlier this year. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2020	Medal for hero dog Kuno who saved soldiers' lives in Afghanistan Kuno ran through a hail of bullets to tackle a gunman - and now has prosthetic paws after being shot. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2020
Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020	Saba Sahar: Afghan actress and film director shot in Kabul Saba Sahar, an outspoken voice on women's rights, was going to work when a gunman shot at her car. BBC News - Published on August 25, 2020
Brook House: Refugee case against immigration centre thrown out Three Afghan men claimed a "lock-in regime" at Brook House breached their rights to liberty. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020	Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process. BBC News - Published on August 16, 2020
Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400 The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2020	Zarka's husband sliced off her nose. A surgeon offered to restore it for free A young Afghan woman suffered a brutal domestic assault, but surgery gave her a ray of hope. BBC News - Published on August 6, 2020
Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison The government says hundreds of prisoners tried to escape amid the chaos of the gun and bomb attack. BBC News - Published on August 3, 2020	Special Forces emails about SAS killings in Afghanistan 'deeply troubling', says lawyer Solicitor acting for relatives concerned evidence 'nearly remained hidden' Independent - Published on August 2, 2020
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. BBC News - Published on July 31, 2020	WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. BBC News - Published on July 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Women turn street food carts into disinfection units Dozens of women in Afghanistan who were operating solar-powered food carts have had the vehicles converted into mobile disinfection units to help tackle coronavirus. BBC News - Published on July 18, 2020	'A waste of a life': He spent four years fighting to stay in Britain. Now Mumtaz Khan is dead Asylum seeker had been facing deportation back to Afghanistan when his body was found last month Independent - Published on July 11, 2020
Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say The president received details about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan this year, reports say. BBC News - Published on June 30, 2020	Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis. BBC News - Published on June 29, 2020
Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020	Reluctance to free 'most dangerous' Taliban prisoners slows Afghan peace talks: sources Western powers are backing the Afghan government's refusal to free hundreds of prisoners accused of some of Afghanistan's most violent attacks, a release demanded by the Taliban as a condition to start.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Exclusive: U.S. senators ask Pentagon if $1 billion in Afghan aid was cut Two Democratic senators on Monday asked U.S. Defense Secretary Mike Esper what happened to $1 billion in aid for Afghanistan the Trump administration said it would cut nearly three months ago,.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Afghan government, Taliban agree to Doha as venue for first peace talks Afghanistan's government and the Islamist Taliban group have agreed that Doha will be the venue for the first meeting in their peace talks, both sides said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Four killed, eight wounded in blast at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers A blast in a Kabul mosque during Friday prayers killed at least four people and wounded eight, Afghanistan's interior ministry said on Friday, at a time when the country is attempting to move towards.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Four killed and "many injured" in blast in Kabul mosque: Ministry of Interior A blast in a Kabul mosque during Friday prayers killed at least four people and wounded many more, Afghanistan's interior ministry said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Afghan conflict: US sanctions 'kangaroo court' over war crimes probe President Trump imposes sanctions on officials who are investigating alleged crimes in Afghanistan. BBC News - Published on June 11, 2020	Pompeo on ICC: U.S. won't be threatened by 'kangaroo court' U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that Washington would not allow Americans to be threatened by "a kangaroo court," after President Donald Trump authorized sanctions against an.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC Afghanistan war crimes case U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing sanctions against individuals involved in an International Criminal Court investigation into whether U.S. forces committed.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Afghan peace talks seen this month after U.S. shuttle diplomacy Talks to end the 18-year-old conflict in Afghanistan may begin this month, sources said on Monday, a day after the U.S. special envoy visited the capital of neighbouring Pakistan and met Taliban.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Afghans condemn Iran police after refugees die in car fire Three Afghan refugees died when Iranian police shot at a car, causing it to crash and catch alight. BBC News - Published on June 6, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	U.S. forces conduct airstrikes on Taliban in Afghanistan American forces conducted two airstrikes on Taliban fighters to foil the militant group's plan to launch attacks on Afghan security forces, a U.S. military spokesman said on Friday, in a move that.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Afghans condemn killing of prominent cleric in mosque blast Afghan leaders and ordinary citizens condemned on Wednesday the killing of a prominent cleric in a bomb attack at a mosque in the heavily fortified diplomatic quarter of the capital, Kabul. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Afghan testing lapse suggests growing and hidden coronavirus crisis Fewer than one in 10 of coronavirus test samples collected daily in Afghanistan are being processed, officials said on Tuesday, and of those more than 30% are consistently testing positive, suggesting.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
Khalilzad sounds upbeat note on chances for intra-Afghan peace talks Recent prisoner releases and a relatively low level of violence may bode well for the start of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Afghan journalist, technician at state-run channel killed in blast A journalist and a technician were killed and at least seven people were wounded when a private bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on Saturday, the channel's.. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020
Afghan government says ceasefire still in place even as skirmishes with Taliban resume Skirmishes between Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces recommenced in Afghanistan in the day since a three-day ceasefire expired, but government officials said on Thursday that the incidents.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020	Exclusive: U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule - sources U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan is down to nearly 8,600, well ahead of a schedule agreed with Taliban militants in late February, in part because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus,.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020

Afghanistan

Landlocked country in South-Central Asia

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