SECURITY
Suicide Bomber Killed by Own Explosives in Zabul Mosque
Zabul: A suicide bomber was killed after his suicide attack vest went off prematurely in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan. Khaama
Taliban Kidnap Ten Laborers in Kandahar
Kandahar: At least ten laborers have been abducted by Taliban militants in Takhta Pul district of southern Kandahar province. The workers were constructing a school’s wall in Lowar Mil village when they were kidnapped by militants. Pajhwok
Thousands displaced as Taliban advance in Faryab
Faryab: Almar district Chief Mohammad Saleh Saleh said more than 1,800 families had been displaced in Qara Ghaweli area in the past 24 hours. One security forces commander, Gul Ahmad, was killed and four others injured in Qara Ghaweli clash with the Taliban rebels. In this clash, Taliban suffered heavy casualties in retaliatory attacks. An Uzbek and an Arab rebel were also killed in the clashes. Pajhwok
Five Insurgents Detained in Nangarhar
Kandahar: Intelligence officials have detained five insurgents in various districts of eastern Nangarhar province, where six rebels joined the peace process. Pajhwok
Civilians among 7 Dead in Fresh Logar Clashes
Logar: At least two civilians and five Taliban have been killed in an overnight clash with security forces in the Charkh district of central Logar province. Pajhwok
Taliban District Chief among Eight Rebels Dead in Clash, Blast
Herat: At least eight Taliban, including their shadow district chief (Mullah Ghani alias Mullah Mobariz), have been killed separately during a clash and a bomb blast in the Keshk-e-Kohna and Shindand districts of western Herat province. Pajhwok
Eight Policemen Killed Mysteriously in Helmand Capital
Helmand: At least eight policemen guarding a police check-post in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, have been killed while three were injured, apparently, during a clash with militants in Bolan area of the city. Moreover, two Taliban were killed and three others wounded in the clash. Pajhwok
Six Security Personnel Dead, 14 Hurt in Badakhshan Fighting
Badahshan: At least six security personnel have been killed and 16 others, including two civilians, wounded during a clash with the Taliban in northeastern Badakhshan province. Pajhwok
Key Taliban Figure Dead in Takhar Blast
Takhar: The Taliban shadow deputy district chief for Ashkmash district has been killed and his two colleagues wounded as a result of bomb explosion in northern Takhar province. In this incident Mullah Hukam known as Qari Omar has also been killed. Pajhwok
Former Jihadi Commander Killed in Kapisa Blast
Kapsia: A former jihadi commander, Fathullah, has been killed and his colleague wounded in a blast in the Nijrab district of central Kapisa province. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Noor Claims He Rejected to Replace Gen. Dostum as Vice President
The acting provincial governor of northern Balkh province and chief executive of Jamiat-e-Islami party, Ata Mohammad Noor, has claimed that he rejected recommendations to replace General Abdul Rashid Dostum as First Afghan Vice President. Khaama
Afghanistan Approves 4-year Development Plan of Defense, Security Forces
The Afghan government has approved a 4-year plan for the development of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). Khaama
FOREIGN AAFFAIRS
Russia Blocking Removal of Hekmatyar’s Name from UN Sanctions List
Russia is attempting to block the removal of Hezb-e-Islami party leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s name from the United Nations sanctions list. Russia thinks the agreement between HIA and the government has been signed in interest of the US, so it considers the move against its national interests. Khaama
