SECURITY
UNAMA initial findings shows 28 civilians killed in recent airstrikes
KABUL: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says it was gravely concerned by the killing of at least 28 civilians and injury of 16 others – all women and children – during air strikes in Herat and Logar provinces. Pajhwok, Khaama
POLITICAL
Noor claims certain circles in government attempts to spark ethnic tensions
BALKHT: The provincial governor of northern Balkh province and chief executive of Jamiat-e-Islami party Ata Mohammad Noor, in a statement released on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, claimed that certain circles in the government are attempting to spark ethnic tensions among the people. Khaama
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Mattis says signed orders for new troop levels in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: The US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that he has signed orders for deployment of new troops in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
