Новости за 18.10.2015

The Afghanistan national cricket team defeated Zimbabwe by 58 runs with a thrilling century by Mohammad Nabi helping the Afghan team to set a target of 272 runs. Afghanistan chose to bat first after winning the toss and lost six wickets to set a target of 272 runs for Zimbabwe. Nabi scored 116 runs from Read the full article...

The National Directorate of Security (NDS) – Afghanistan’s intelligence agency has detained two important commanders of Daesh and Taliban groups in eastern Nangarhar province. A statement released by NDS on Sunday states that Zakirullah who was involved in terrorist activities in Achin and Mohmand Dara districts was arrested with two of his companions in one Read the full article...

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the government said on Sunday that Russia has assisted Afghan National Security Forces with military equipment in the past and if another offer of assistance is made Afghanistan would welcome it. Abdullah Abdullah while talking to a press conference in Presidential Palace said that Afghanistan has been fighting terrorism Read the full article...

12 migrants, believed to be from Afghanistan and Syria, have been drowned off the Turkish coast near the town of Ayvacik which is a few kilometers from the Greek island of Lesbos. Turkish coastguard officials said on Saturday that the refugees were trying to reach to Lesbos Island but their boat sunk. The boat was Read the full article...

Abdullah Abdullah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the government said during a press conference in Presidential Palace that people have not been delivered with what they expected from the National Unity Government. Acknowledging the shortcomings, he said that they are working for the improvement. “We acknowledge our shortcomings but working to improve. Meanwhile, we Read the full article...

Heavy clashes have been underway between security forces and Taliban insurgents in southern Helmand province. Local officials say that Taliban launched coordinated attacks on a number of security posts in Kofka and Loy Manda areas of Nad Ali District and Babaji area, located between the provincial capital and Nad Ali District, this morning. General Nabi Read the full article...

Kabul University on Saturday launched its first-ever master’s programme in Gender and Women’s Studies to create a platform for training future advocates of gender equality, generate research on gender, violence against women and underprivileged groups, and raise awareness about men’s and women’s social responsibilities. The two-year programme will teach a comprehensive curriculum covering key areas Read the full article...

Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack on a number of security posts early on Sunday morning. Local officials said Taliban reached to the district center during the day and set on fire the governor’s office and police HQ. Officials from the government compounds were moved to a safer location. The clashes reportedly have casualties but Read the full article...