SECURITY
Around 2,000 Kgs of Explosives Seized in Kabul
Kabul: Around two thousand kilograms of explosives were seized during an operation by the Afghan forces in Kabul. The explosives were kept inside a house and the militants were apparently using them in terrorist attacks. The operation was conducted in the vicinity of Char Asiab district of Kabul. Khaama
Taliban Kill Child and Three Women over Alleged Cooperation with Govt in Sar-e-Pul
Sar-e-Pul: The Taliban insurgents have executed a child and three women after charging them with alleged cooperation with the government in northern Sar-e-Pul province. The incident took place late on Sunday night in the vicinity of Sayad district. Khaama
Senior Security Commander Killed in Taliban Ambush in North of Afghanistan
Kunduz: A senior security commander was killed in an ambush by the Taliban insurgents in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan. The commander of Baghlan coordination command Gen. Abdul Hai Atayi was travelling from Badakhshan to Baghlan province when he was ambushed by the Taliban insurgents. A number of others who were accompanying Gen. Atayi were also killed in the ambush but the exact number has not been ascertained so far. Khaama
Four Mine Making Factories Destroyed in Afghan Forces Operation in Helmand
Helmand: At least four IED (Improvised Explosive Device) producing factories were destroyed during an operation conducted by the Afghan commandos in southern Helmand province. The operation was conducted in the vicinity of Marjah district. At least 800 various types of Improvised Explosive Device and two vehicles were also destroyed during the operations. Khaama
Two People Wounded in a Bomb Blast in Kabul City
Kabul: At least two people were wounded when a magnetic bomb planted in a vehicle went off in Kabul city. The incident took place in the vicinity of the first police district of the city. The mine was planted in a vehicle belonging to the Afghan parliament. Khaama
Security Forces’ Coordination Commander Killed
Baghlan: Security forces coordination centre commander in northern Baghlan province was killed in a Taliban ambush. Pajhwok
Seven Militants Killed in Ghazni Raid
Ghazni: At least seven Taliban got killed and five others were wounded during an operation in Dahyak district of southern Ghazni province. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Ghani Fires Top Aide for Reforms and Good Governance
President Ashraf Ghani sacked his special representative for reform and good governance Ahmad Zia Massoud. He was fired Massoud for poor performance. Tolonews
President Ghani Meets Trump’s National Security Advisor
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah held discussions with U.S President Donald Trump’s national security adviser H.R McMaster at the Presidential Palace over the security situation in Afghanistan. Ghani said in a meeting that terrorism is a serious threat to regional and world security and if measures are not put in place to fight the scourge it will have a lasting impact for generations to come. Tolonews
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
McMaster Calls on NUG to Step up its Fight against Corruption
U.S President Donald Trump’s national security advisor H.R McMaster has called on the leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG) to take firm steps against endemic corruption in the country. The U.S expects the NUG to take firm action against corruption. Tolonews
Go after Militants less Selectively, US Tells Pakistan
US President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, HR McMaster, said that Pakistan should seek its interests in Afghanistan or any other country through political channel, not through violence. Pajhwok
