SECURITY
Three People Killed in Nangarhar Night Raid
Nangarhar: At least three people were killed and another was injured in a night raid in eastern Nangarhar province’s Khewa district. Troops also reportedly arrested at least ten people. The raid was carried out by foreign troops. All the victims were civilians. Tolonews
Airstrike Kills 45 Taliban Insurgents in Helmand
Helmand: At least 45 Taliban insurgents were killed and 29 others were wounded in Afghan forces’ airstrikes in Helmand province. The strike was conducted in Bolan and Spina Kota areas close to Lashkargah city of Helmand province. In a separate airstrike in Lashkargah, 22 Taliban insurgents were killed and eight others were wounded. Two Taliban’s vehicles were also targeted in the strike. Tolonews
Pakistan Resumes Missile Attack on Nangarhar: Official
The provincial governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed the reports that Pakistan’s military has, in the past 24 hours, fired off almost 30 missiles on Lalpur, Momand Dara and Nazyan district. As a result of the shelling, hundreds of families have fled their houses. Tolonews
Three ISIS Militants Killed in Airstrike in East of Afghanistan
Nangarhar: At least three militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group offshoot operating in Afghanistan have been killed by the Afghan security forces in eastern Nangarhar province. The ISIS loyalists were killed in the airstrikes conducted in the vicinity of Achin district. Khaama
Taliban Militant behind Killing of Afghan and US Soldiers Arrested in Germany
A Taliban fighter suspected in a deadly attack on Afghan and US forces has reportedly been arrested by the authorities in Germany. The militant identified as Abdullah was arrested from Bavaria. The 30-year-old Abdullah is believed to be behind the attack on Afghan and US forces convoy that left at least sixteen people dead. Khaama
POLITICAL
Building a Fence along Durand Line is Foolish: Muslimyar
Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) speaker, Fazl Hadi Muslimyar, said in reaction to Islamabad’s decision to build a fence along the Durand Line that Pakistan’s decision was foolish and unilateral. He further said that instead of building a fence along the disputed border with Afghanistan, Pakistan should force terrorist commanders to leave their country and not provide them with safe havens. Tolonews
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Russia Urges Direct Peace Talks with Taliban
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep concerns over the continuing deterioration security in Afghanistan, suggesting that the Afghan government and the Taliban must engage in direct peace talks to end the ongoing turmoil. In a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, Putin said that Moscow warmly welcomes Iran’s involvement in promoting direct peace and reconciliation talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgents. Tolonews
UK to Increase its Role in Afghanistan after Brexit: Envoy
British ambassador to Afghanistan, Dominic Jeremey, said that the withdrawal of Britain from the European Union (EU) will help London increase its role in various sectors in Afghanistan. According to him, “I am absolutely certain that as I look at our relationship with Afghanistan, our support for Afghanistan will be unwavering and we will continue our enormously strong commitment to Afghanistan.” Tolonews
