SECURITY
Twenty Four Insurgents Killed in Uruzgan Operation
Uruzgan: At least 24 insurgents were killed in an operation in southern Uruzgan province. The operation was launched against the sleeping cells of militants in various villages. As a result of this operation, their safe havens had been eliminated. Causalities either of civilians or security forces had not been reported. Tolonews
Civilians Suffer Casualties in Afghan Special Forces Operation in Helmand
Helmand: According to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), a number of the Afghan civilians have suffered casualties during an operation. Local officials confirmed that the civilians were killed due to an explosion that resulted into the collapse of a house. The exact number of people killed in the incident has not been reported. Khaama
Paktika Deputy Intelligence Chief Killed in Taliban Militants Attack
Paktika: A top intelligence official in eastern Paktika province has been killed in ambush of the Taliban insurgents. According to Provincial police chief, General Khalil Zeyayi, the deputy intelligence, National Directorate of Security, Chief General Abdul Wahab was killed during clashes with the Taliban in southeastern Ghazni province. Three security guards of Gen. Wahab were also killed during the clashes with the Taliban insurgents. He was previously working as the head of the urban commandment of the Khost intelligence department. Khaama
Explosion in Ghor Leaves Three Taliban Dead and Four others Wounded
Ghor: At least three Taliban insurgents were killed and four others were wounded in a premature explosion in northwestern Ghor province of Afghanistan. The incident took place in the outskirts of provincial capital after explosives packed in a motorcycle went off. Wali, a local commander of the group has also been killed. Khaama
ISIS Leader among 27 Killed in Nangarhar Airstrikes and Clearance Operations
Nangarhar: At least twenty seven militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed during the clearance operations and airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The operations were conducted in the vicinity of Achin district. Eleven other insurgents were killed during the clearance operations conducted by the Afghan police forces in Shadal and Abdul Khel areas. Khaama
Afghan Forces Arrest Suicide Bomber, Seize car Bomb in Khost Province
Khost: The Afghan security forces have arrested a suicide bomber and confiscated a Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan. According to Abdul Hai Zazai, the district administrative chief of Bak, the suicide bomber attempted to detonate the car bomb but failed in his attempt which resulted into minor injuries in his legs. Khaama
POLITICAL
Russia Supplying Arms to Taliban: Afghan Commander
A military commander of Afghanistan said that Russia has clearly indicated its support to the Taliban but the Afghan forces are fully prepared to defend the motherland under any circumstances. They are supplying weapons and ammunition to them. Pajhwok
HIA Prisoners to be Freed in Two Weeks
According to Presidential advisor, Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, some prisoners of the Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) will be freed next week. This move will help to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Afghanistan Listed as a Disaster-Prone Country: IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) released its annual report on natural disasters for 2016 and placed Afghanistan among those countries most frequently hit by such events. The report stated that more than 674 natural disasters were recorded around the world in 2016 and 100 of these occurred in Afghanistan alone. According to Mohammad Naeem Dindar, secretary general of IFRC, “Afghanistan is in a complicated situation right now; aside from the effects of climate change at a global level, what adds to the complexity of the issue is conflict, poverty, unemployment, a weak economy and above all it is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world”. Tolonews
Afghanistan and Australia to Sign Key Agreements during Ghani’s Visit
The Afghan and Australian officials are expected to sign key agreements as President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is expected to hold talks with the country’s officials. The agreements covering economic cooperation will be signed in the presence of President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and the Australian Prime Minister. Australia signed $320m development pact with Afghanistan. He is also expected to hold talks with the Australian Intelligence Chief. Khaama
