SECURITY
Dozens Killed in Daesh and Taliban Clash in Nangarhar
Nangarhar: At least 21 Taliban and seven Daesh insurgents were killed in ongoing clashes between the two groups in eastern Nangarhar province. A nine-year-old girl was also killed during the clashes between the two sides and five civilians were injured. Tolonews
Suicide Bomber Killed in Nangarhar Car Bombing
Nangarhar: A suicide bomber was killed after attacking a convoy of the foreign forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The incident took place in Bati Kot district. However, the foreign forces did not suffer any casualties in the attack. Khaama
Eight Rebels Killed, 13 Injured; Insider Attacker Held
Nangarhar: At least eight militants were killed and 13 others wounded in a clash with security forces in the Mianshin district of southern Kandahar province. Pajhwok
Two Policemen, Three Militants Killed in Khost Clash
Khost: At least two policemen and three militants were killed in a clash in Bak district of southeastern Khost province. They were killed during a clash between militants and security personnel. Pajhwok
Security Forces, Civilians & Taliban Suffer Casualties in Takhar
Takhar: Eleven security personnel, four civilians and scores of the Taliban have been killed and wounded during a clash in the Khwaja Bahauddin district of northern Takhar province. Pajhwok
Taliban Commander of Shewan Killed in Farah Clash
Farah: Dreaded Taliban Commander Mullah Mohammad has been killed, while two policemen wounded during a militant attack in the Bala Boluk district of western Farah province. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Calls for Justice Grow after Release of 55 HIA Inmates
According to the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), the release of the high profile Hizb-e-Islami (HIA) prisoners would pose a serious threat to the security of country and that justice must be served in this respect. Bilal Sediqi said that our expectation is that justice must be served; the release of these (13) inmates cannot help us to implement justice, because we have experienced such issues in the past. Tolonews
Some Circles Out to Overthrow the System: Kabuli
The Hezb-i-Musharikat Milli (HMM) said that first Vice-President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum, Ahmad Zia Massoud and some other circles “are trying to bring down the current political system. According to him, it will create not only political instability but has the potential to cause civil war in Afghanistan as well. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ISI Chief Visits Kabul amid Heightened Tensions
The head of Pakistan’s military intelligence – Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant-General Naveed Mukhtar – arrived in Kabul amid ongoing tension between the two neighbors. The main purpose of his trip was to improve Kabul-Islamabad relations and expanding political and military cooperation between the two countries. According to some analysts, the ISI chief’s trip to Kabul was an attempt by Islamabad to stop the blacklisting of Pakistan due to it being an alleged state sponsor of terrorism. Tolonews
Media Victories in Afghanistan Hard-won: UN Envoy
According to the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Secretary General Tadamichi Yamamoto, Afghanistan’s media professionals, who continue to work against immense challenges, are to be commended for their courage and determination. According to him, media plays a role of back bone in building peace, particularly in conflict-torn countries. Pajhwok
Abdullah, Karzai to Visit Islamabad soon: Sadiq
According to the National Assembly speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, Ex-president Hamid Karzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah will soon visit Islamabad and the process of dialogue will be revived. According to him, only dialogue and mutual understanding is the way to establish peace and stability in Afghanistan, which is in the interests of not only Pakistan but also for the whole region. Pajhwok
