SECURITY
Afghan Forces Seize Large Weapons Cache from Jalalabad School
Nangarhar: A large cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other types of military equipment have been seized by Afghan forces from a school in Jalalabad city. According to National Directorate of Security two suspected militants have also been arrested in connection to the storage of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. Khaama
17 Foreign ISIS Militants Killed in US Airstrikes in East of Afghanistan
Nangarhar: At least 17 militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group have been killed in a series of airstrikes in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives belonging to the militants have also been destroyed. Khaama
Top Haqqani Commander Abdullah among 10 Killed in Paktika Airstrike
Paktika: A top commander of the Haqqani terrorist network, along with nine others, was killed in an airstrike conducted in southeastern Paktika province of Afghanistan. Moreover, two militants were also wounded in a targeted airstrike of the Afghan Air Force. Khaama
Taliban Commander, Jandullah Member Arrested
Samangan: A Taliban commander and a member of the Jandullah rebel group had been detained by Afghan forces in northwestern Samangan province. Pajhwok
Helmand’s Lashkargah-Nad Ali Highway Reopened
Gereshk: Two militants have been killed and one wounded in the Gereshk district of southern Helmand province while the Lashkargah-Nad Ali highway was reopened for security forces movement. Pajhwok
17 Daesh Militants Eliminated in Nangarhar Raids
Nangarhar: At least 17 Daesh or Islamic State (IS) militants have been killed during US drone raids in eastern Nangarhar province. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Afghanistan Facing a Brutal Enemy, Jihad Fatwa Unjustified: Mawlavi Kashaf
The Chief of Afghanistan’s Ulema Council Mawlavi Qeyamuddin Kashaf has dismissed the Jihad Fatwa in Afghanistan as incorrect. He condemned the deadly attack on Kabul Military Hospital in the strongest words. He called the attack a massacre of the defenseless people. Khaama
Afghanistan Welcomes Russia’s Stance on Contacts with Militant Groups
The Afghan government has welcomed a clarification by Russia regarding its stance to have contacts with the militant groups. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russian contacts with the militants are aimed at ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan. Khaama
Atmar in London to Meet Pakistan’s Aziz over Border Tensions
Pakistan’s Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will meet Atmar to defuse tensions between the two countries over alleged terrorist sanctuaries. The meeting has been arranged by the UK, which is resuming its mediatory role in the complicated Pakistan-Afghanistan equation. Both countries have accused each other of sheltering terrorists on their soil. Tolonews
POLITICAL-ECONOMIC
Saudi Reaffirms $200m Afghanistan Aid Pledge
The Saudi Arabia government has renewed its commitment of providing $200 million in aid to Afghanistan, the kingdom pledged last year at Brussels Conference. Pajhwok
