SECURITY
Funeral Bombers Carried Explosive Triggers in Shoes: NDS
The National Directorate of Security said that the three suicide bombers who detonated explosives during Saturday’s funeral of Salem Ezadyar had hidden the triggers for the explosives in their shoes. They detonated their devices while a fourth suicide bomber was arrested. The suicide bombers were trained at Mawlawi Ahmad Madrassa in Chaman, Quetta, in Pakistan and sent to Afghanistan to carry out the attack. Tolonews
Taliban Targets Kunduz City with Rockets
Kunduz: At least two civilians were wounded when Taliban insurgents targeted Kunduz city with seven missiles. Taliban insurgents attacked Imam Sahib District and the clashes were going on between forces and insurgents. The details about casualties have not yet produced. Tolonews
Taliban Shadow Governor for Kapisa Killed in Airstrike
Kapsia: Mawlawi Hedayatullah, Taliban’s shadow governor for north-eastern Kapisa province was killed in an Afghan air forces strike. During the attack ten other insurgents were also killed and six were wounded. The operation was conducted in Khamir Daran area located between Kohi Safi and Tagab districts. Tolonews
ISIS Leaders among 22 Killed in Airstrikes, Ground Operations in East of Afghanistan
Nangrahar: At least twenty two militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in a series of airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The operations were conducted in the restive Achin district. Khaama
Suicide Bomber, 12 Terrorists Arrested after Kabul Funeral Bombing
Kabul: The Afghan intelligence operatives have arrested a remaining suicide bomber and twelve other terrorists in connection with the deadly suicide bombing targeting the funeral in Kabul. The operatives of the directorate have made the arrests following the attack on Mohammad Salim Izadyar’s funeral and burial ceremony. Khaama
Six Policemen Killed, Nine Injured in Insider Attacks
At least six policemen have been killed and nine others wounded in insider attacks in southern Kandahar and central Uruzgan provinces. The policemen were killed by two of their colleagues. Pajhwok
Five Rebels Slain, Three Explosives-Laden Pick-ups Destroyed
Helmand: Three explosives-borne vehicles belonging to insurgents have been destroyed during the US airstrike in southern Helmand province. Further details about the causalities have not yet been produced. Pajhwok
Haqqani Network Commander among Five Killed in Khost Blast
Khost: At least six Haqqani Network rebels, including a notorious commander, named Kakai Wazir, have been killed in a landmine explosion in the Musakhel district of Khost. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Protestors Slam President Ghani’s Reform Policy
Kabul protestors slammed President Ashraf Ghani’s reforms polices and security promises and said these were simply tactics to mislead the public. They also reiterated calls for Ghani and his CEO Abdullah Abdullah to step down from the job. Tolonews
MPs Warn against Ethnic Division, Call for National Unity
Lawmakers in the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Parliament) warned that fueling ethnic sentiments and ethnic-based politics would further deteriorate the situation, and instead called on the Afghan people and politicians to promote national unity and solidarity. MP Mohammad Nazir Ahmadzai said that if such discussions were held in parliament, then what was the difference between us (lawmakers) and the terrorists. Tolonews
Afghan Govt’s Call for Talks Rejected as Jamiat-e-Islami Called Emergency Meeting
The Jamiat-e-Islami led by foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani and Balkh Governor Ata Mohammad Noor reportedly called an emergency meeting after the recent deadly incidents in Kabul. Noor said that the government’s call for talks to reach to an understanding regarding the recent incidents was rejected during the meeting of the Jamiat-e-Islami. Khaama
Ghani Admits Reforms Needed in Security, other Sectors as Violence Soars
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani admitted that reforms were needed in security and other sectors of the government as the country; specifically capital Kabul had been witnessing unprecedented violence during the recent days. He vowed that reforms would be implemented soon and warned that enemies of the country were attempting to spark riots and chaos. Khaama
Ready to Quit if Resignation can Boost Security: CEO
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah said if his resignation could bring security and stability to the country, he was ready to quit. He further said that only unity among us could defeat the insurgents. Pajhwok
HIA Seeks support for Ghani Admin, Chides Warmongers
The Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) has urged support for the current government to end the ongoing war, saying change should come through ballot, not through the use of force by certain individuals. Pajhwok
ANNF Wants President, CEO to Stand Down
Afghanistan’s New National Front (ANNF) condemned recent attacks in Kabul and supported anti-government protests, asking the president and his chief executive officer (CEO) to resign. Pajhwok
Funeral Attack: Neglectors to Face Justice: NSC
President Ashraf Ghani said that those who had committed negligence in preventing yesterday’s triple suicide attack on the funeral ceremony for a lawmaker’s son in Kabul should be dealt with seriously and brought to justice. Pajhwok
Herat Demonstrators Demand Reforms within Govt
Residents and public representatives in western Herat province asked the government leaders to step down over their failure to ensure security in the country. According to them, there was a need of reforms within government. Pajhwok
Meshrano Jirga to Summon Security Officials Next Week
In response to some senators’ criticism of security organs, the Meshrano Jirga or upper house decided to summon senior security and military officials next week. According to them, they failed to establish security and law and order in the country. Pajhwok
Govt Leaders’ Resignation not a Solution: ANJPC
The Afghanistan National and Jihadi Parties Council (ANJPC) said that resignation of the unity government leaders would not help address security crisis. ANJPC also urged the regime to meet legitimate demands of the protestors. Pajhwok
Shamim Katawazai Appointed Paktia Governor: Source
Shamim Katawazai has been appointed as new governor for southeastern Paktia province. Shamim Katawazai is currently serving as presidential advisor on youth affairs. He is a resident of southeastern Paktika province and brother of Nadar Khan Katawazai, a Wolesi Jirga member from Paktika. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Taliban, Pakistan Blamed for Funeral Attack
Mohammad Alam Ezadyar, the deputy speaker of Mishrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) said that deadly attack at his son’s funeral was plotted by the Taliban on the orders of Pakistan, in collusion with certain elements within the system. While acting minister of foreign affairs Salahuddin Rabbani said that we would soon announce our position. Tolonews
Suicide Bombers from Pakistan Captured in Parwan
Two would-be suicide attackers from Pakistan were detained by security forces in central Parwan province. Pajhwok
UN Seeks Urgent Steps to Halt Cycle of Violence
The UN Secretary General special envoy for Afghanistan has expressed condolences to family and friends of victims of Saturday’s triple bombing at a funeral in Kabul. They urged the government of Afghanistan to take steps in order to stop cycle of violence inside Afghanistan. Pajhwok
