SECURITY
32 Insurgents Killed in Logar Operation
Logar: At least 23 insurgents were killed during a 20 day operation in central Logar province. The operation was launched in Mohammad Agha, Barak-e-Barak and Charkh districts of the province. During the operation the districts were cleared of insurgents. Twenty other insurgents were also arrested during the operation. Tolonews
Militants Involved in Major Target Killings Arrested by Afghan Forces
Two militants involved in major target killings have been arrested by the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) personnel. According to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) the two individuals were involved in the killing of three Special Forces of the Afghan National Police (ANP) forces. They were involved in at least twenty terrorist attacks in southeastern Paktika province of Afghanistan. They were also involved in some other criminal activities, including kidnappings and roadside bombings. Khaama
27 ISIS Militants Killed in Afghan Commandos Operations and Airstrikes
Nangarhar: At least twenty seven militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed during the operations of the Afghan Special Forces (Commandos) and airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. According to the provincial police commandment twenty four Taliban insurgents including four senior leaders of the group were killed in an airstrike in Ghani Khel district. Khaama
Over 70 Rockets Fired on Kunar from Pakistan in past 24 Hours
The restive eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan once again witnessed artillery shelling from the other side of the Durand Line as dozens of shells landed in its two districts in the past twenty four hours. No human loss or collateral damage was reported as a result of the shelling. Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad intensified following a series of deadly terrorist attacks in both the countries. Khama
Taliban Militants Suffer Heavy Casualties in US airstrike in East of Afghanistan
Nangarhar: The Taliban insurgents suffered heavy casualties in an airstrike conducted by the US forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. According to the provincial police commandment the US forces targeted the Taliban insurgents in Khogyani district. The three commanders killed in the airstrike have been identified as Gul Mohammad famous as Haji Barakat, Usman and Gharawal. At least four militants also sustained injuries in the airstrike. Khaama
Seven Taliban Killed, Ten Wounded in Shindand Battle
Herat: At least seven Taliban militants have been killed and ten others wounded during a clash with Afghan forces in the Shindand district of western Herat province. A notorious Taliban commander, Mullah Khaliq Helmandi, was also among the dead. A roadside bomb the rebels had planted to target the Afghan forces in Sultan Abad area were also defused. Pajhwok
Taliban Mortar Kills Five Civilians in Takhar
Takhar: Five civilians were killed including women and children in a mortar strike blamed on the Taliban in Khwaja Bahauddin district of northeastern Takhar province. Pajhwok
18 Militants, One Policeman Killed in Kandahar
Kandahar: Nineteen Taliban and policeman have been killed and two more security personnel wounded during in southern Kandahar province. Pajhwok
Fifteen Taliban Killed, Thirteen Injured in Ghazni Clashes
Ghazni: Fifteen Taliban militants have been killed and 13 others wounded during clashes with security forces in southern Ghazni province. Pajhwok
Three Killed, Ten Held in Raid on Senior Banker’s Residence
Nangarhar: Three people were killed and more than 10 others arrested during a raid by security force on the residence of a senior banker in eastern Nangarhar province. Pajhwok
57 Daesh, Taliban Fighters Killed in Nangarhar Raids
Nangarhar: At least 57 Daesh and Taliban militants have been killed airstrikes and a ground operation in different areas of eastern Nangarhar province. The operation was carried out by the joint Afghan and US military forces. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Ghani to Meet Indonesian President Next Week
President Ashraf Ghani will visit Indonesia next week for talks with his counterpart Joko Jokowi Widodo on peace efforts in Afghanistan. They will discuss building of peace and stability in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
‘Deal’ Helps Security Bosses Survive no-trust Vote: MPs
Some Wolesi Jirga members allege a deal has been struck over the no-confidence motion against top security officials. A female lawmaker even saying she was threatened by the defense minister’s son over the issue. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
U.S General Accuses Russia of Assisting Taliban
The Commander of the United States Central Command General Josef Votel said at a session in the U.S Senate this week that Russia might provide support to the Taliban in order to be an influential party in Afghanistan. According to him, “It’s fair to assume they may be providing some kind of support to them in terms of weapons or other things that maybe there. I think that is the possibility”. Tolonews
War on Graft in Afghanistan, a Need not an Option: UK Envoy
British ambassador to Afghanistan Dominic Jeremy has said that fighting corruption in Afghanistan is a need not an option. He further said that he hopes the Anti-Corruption Criminal Justice Center (ACJC) will tackle major corruption cases. According to him, “My key message for the government is fighting corruption is not optional it is an absolute requirement.” Tolonews
Peace Talks the Way Forward in Afghanistan: Pakistan
A US-based Pakistani diplomat, accusing the Ashraf Ghani administration of adopting a hostile approach to Islamabad, said blaming Pakistan for all the ills in Afghanistan was unlikely to bring peace and stability. He further said that the blame game will not sever our interests and will further deteriorate relations between us. Pajhwok
