SECURITY
Ten Daesh Insurgents Killed in Nangarhar Airstrike
Nangarhar: At least 10 Daesh insurgents were killed in foreign troop’s airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province. Foreign insurgents were also among the dead. The airstrike was launched in Nargose and Chenar areas of Kost district. Tolonews
Deadly Clashes between Taliban and ISIS in Nangarhar Leave several Dead
Nangarhar: At least 12 ISIS militants have been killed and two others have been wounded when deadly clashes broke out between the Taliban insurgents and militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group. Two civilians were also killed in the clashes. During the clashes, three Taliban insurgents have also been killed while hundreds of families have been forced to flee from the area. The incident took place in the vicinity of Pacher Agam district. The militants of both the groups exchanged heavy fire in Suri Village, Judri, Saleh Baba shrine, and Wachi Lagadi areas. Khaama
Taliban suffer Casualties in an Explosion in Sar-e-Pul Province
Sar-e-Pul: At least three Taliban insurgents including a local commander of the group identified as Qari Zekrullah were killed and two others were wounded in an explosion in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan. The explosion took place in the vicinity of Suzma Qala district. The insurgents were busy in the making of an Improvised Explosive Device when the explosives went off prematurely. Khaama
Five Militants Killed, Four Arrested in Logar Raid
Logar: Security forces killed five insurgents and arrested four others during raids in various parts of the provincial capital of central Logar province. Pajhwok
Six People Killed in Separate Incidents in Faryab
Faryab: At least five people including an uprising commander have been killed in Qurghan district while a man was gunned down in Bacheragh district of northwestern Faryab province. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Hekmatyar ‘Supports the System’, Urges Nation to do the same
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar said that he would not let anyone bring down the system nor would he agree to such a move. Those who want to change the system must ask themselves what the alternative was and whether they were able to run the country. He went on to say the enemies of the country were against peace and even against peace agreement with Hizb-e-Islami. Tolonews
Political Parties Criticize Jamiat’s Stance
Members of a number of political parties criticized Jamiat-e-Islami Party of Afghanistan for the recent demands they made, saying that the downfall of the incumbent government would not be in favor of the people or to the benefit of any political movement in the country. Sayed Mansur Naderi, head of the National Solidarity Party of Afghanistan and leader of Ismailis in the country, said that a number of respected political movements were talking about the dismissal of the national security advisor Mohammad Haneef Atmar. This was not justifiable for the current complicated political and military situation in the country. Tolonews
Govt Calls On IEC to Set a Date for Parliamentary Elections
The government has called on the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to set a date for parliamentary and district council elections, something the IEC says will be difficult unless there is more coordination between government and the election management body. Dawa Khan Menapal, deputy presidential spokesman, said that the government has met its responsibilities, but technical issues and setting up a date for elections is responsibility of IEC. Tolonews
Afghan Govt Issues Fresh Warning as Protesters Increase Number of Sit-in Camps
The Afghan government has issued a fresh warning to the protesters regarding the persistent demonstration and setting up of camps on the roads, emphasizing that the camps have resulted into the disruption of traffic and movement of the people. The growing number of camps being set up in the key areas of the city have also sparked concerns among the foreign missions in the country which are mainly providing humanitarian support and aid to the Afghan people. The foreign missions have warned to halt their operations if the situation remains tense. Khaama
Ghani to Let no One Exploit Public Sentiments
President Ashraf Ghani said that the terrorists and miscreants would not be allowed to play on the emotions of the people in order to achieve their nefarious interest. Ghani made the remarks during a meeting with members of the Wolesi Jirga. He further added that there was a need of unity among us in order to defeat insurgency. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
President Ghani Leaves for Shanghai Summit in Kazakhstan
President Ashraf Ghani left Kabul afternoon for Kazakhstan to participate in the 17th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. He will meet with officials from a number of countries at sideline meetings. The summit is scheduled to take place on 8-9 June in Astana, Kazakhstan. Tolonews
NATO’s Senior Civilian Representatives Meet Herat Officials
NATO’s senior civilian representative Ambassador Zimmermann met senior officials of western Herat province during a visit. The NATO envoy met the provincial governor, Mohammad Asif Rahimi, and discussed the security situation in Herat. According to him, NATO would support him in establishing security and law and order in Herat. Pajhwok
‘China Ready to Help Accelerate Afghan Peace Process’
China has voiced its willingness to help Afghanistan speed up national and political reconciliation, peace and stability in Afghanistan. China supported Afghanistan in conducting peaceful reconstruction and advancing reconciliation. China stood ready to continue to play a constructive role for an early realization of national and political reconciliation as well as peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
Pakistan Pledges to Support Afghanistan in Fight against Terrorism
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent incidents of terrorism in Kabul and resolved to remain steadfast and resolute support of Afghan. He further said that Pakistan would extend any kind of support to the government of Afghanistan in their fight against insurgency. Pajhwok
